#DEC99E
HEX Color Code
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RGB to HEX Conversion

RGB Values

R: 222
G: 201
B: 158

Web Safe Color

#CCCC99

HSL Values

H: 40°
S: 49%
L: 75%

CMYK Values

C: 0%
M: 9%
Y: 29%
K: 13%

Dominant Component: RED. This color has a strong red component, making it appear more red-ish.

Complementary Color

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Complementary

Complementary colors are directly opposite each other on the color wheel. They create maximum contrast and stability.Explore more color harmonies including triadic, analogous, and tetradic combinations.

#DCC4A3
RGB(220, 196, 163)
#EAD290
RGB(234, 210, 144)
#D9BF94
RGB(217, 191, 148)
#D6D0A4
RGB(214, 208, 164)

Design Applications

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CSS Usage Examples

Text Color

.text-color { color: #DEC99E; }
Text with #DEC99E color

Background Color

.bg-color { background-color: #DEC99E; }
Element with #DEC99E background

Border Color

.border-color { border: 2px solid #DEC99E; }
Element with #DEC99E border

Box Shadow

.shadow-color { box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #DEC99E; }
Element with #DEC99E shadow

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The color #DEC99E (RGB 222, 201, 158) contains high red, high green, and high blue values, making it primarily a red color.

Psychological Impact of This Color

Energy & Passion

With red as the dominant component, this color may evoke feelings of energy, passion, and excitement. Red colors are attention-grabbing and can create a sense of urgency or importance.

The lighter tone adds a sense of accessibility and openness to the color's impact.

Common Applications

Digital Design

Red-dominant colors are often used for call-to-action buttons, notifications, and elements that need to grab attention.

Print & Physical Media

This color has a balanced saturation that would reproduce well in most print applications while still maintaining visual interest.