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Microsoft Yellow Brand Color


Color Name: Microsoft Yellow
Hex Color Code: #FFB900
RGB Color Code: RGB(255, 185, 0)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 27.5%, 100.0%, 0.0%






What color is Microsoft Yellow?

Microsoft Yellow color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Microsoft Yellow is #FFB900, and the RGB color code is RGB(255, 185, 0).

In the RGB color model, Microsoft Yellow has a red value of 255, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 0. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 27.5% magenta, 100.0% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 43.5° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 50.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Microsoft Yellow has a hue of 43.5° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.


Microsoft Yellow is cool or warm?

The color Microsoft Yellow is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Microsoft Yellow?

Microsoft Yellow has an LRV of nearly 56. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.






Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Microsoft Yellow (Other - Brand) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(255, 185, 0)
Red
255 (100.0%)
Green
185 (72.5%)
Blue
0 (0.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
27.45%
Yellow
100.00%
Key
0.00%

HSL

HSL(43.53deg, 100.0 %, 50.0 %)

Hue
43.53°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
50.00 %.

RYB

RYB(70, 185, 0)
Red
70 (27.5%)
Yellow
185 (72.5%)
Blue
0 (0.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
43.53°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.

HWB

H: 43.53°

W: 0.00 %

B: 0.00 %

XYZ

X : 58.59

Y : 55.96

Z : 7.71

YXY

Y1 : 55.96

X : 0.48

Y2 : 0.46

CMY

C : 0.00%

M : 27.45%

Y : 100.00%


LRV

~ 56 %

Munsell Color System

10YR 8.0/14

CIE-Lab

L : 79.59

A : 13.5

B : 82.06

CIE-Lch

L : 79.59

C : 83.16

H : 80.65

CIE-Luv

L : 79.59

U : 58.55

V : 81.15

Hunter-Lab

L : 74.81

A : 8.9

B : 46.25






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Microsoft Yellow (Other - Brand)


Here are the colors similar to Microsoft Yellow (Other - Brand). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#FFBA00
Selective yellow
ΔE - 0.35 (99.6% similar)
#FFBF00
Fluorescent Orange
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#FFBF00
Amber
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#F1B42F
Xanthous
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design


Microsoft Yellow similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Microsoft Yellow to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Microsoft Yellow similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Microsoft Yellow to Pantone PMS


#FFB81C
PANTONE 1235 C
ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% similar)
#FFB500
PANTONE 7549 C
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#F1B300
PANTONE 3514 C
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#F0B323
PANTONE 7409 C
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)


RAL Classic


Microsoft Yellow similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Microsoft Yellow to RAL Classic


#F7B500
RAL 1023 - Traffic Yellow
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#F6B600
RAL 1021 - Colza Yellow
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#F9A800
RAL 1003 - Signal Yellow
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Microsoft Yellow similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Microsoft Yellow to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Microsoft Yellow similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Microsoft Yellow to British Standard 4800


#FFAF15
BS 08-E-53 - Yellow
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#E8B900
BS 10-E-53 - Canary
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)
#FFCC32
BS 10-D-41 - Yellow
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)
#F0BC56
BS 08-C-31 - Blush Stone
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)


Pantone TPX


Microsoft Yellow similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TPX. Conversion of Microsoft Yellow to Pantone TPX


#F5C71A
Deep Lemon
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)


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Paint similar to Microsoft Yellow (Other - Brand)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Microsoft Yellow (Other - Brand). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Valspar


Microsoft Yellow similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Microsoft Yellow to Valspar


#FFB801
Sunspark (3010-2)
ΔE - 0.37 (99.6% similar)
#FFB701
Gold Abundance (3003-1A)
ΔE - 0.72 (99.3% similar)
#FFBD15
Bonjour (V016-3)
ΔE - 1.23 (98.8% similar)
#FFBD27
Golden Treasure (3004-1A)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Microsoft Yellow similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Microsoft Yellow to Sherwin Williams


#FDB702
Goldfinch (SW 6905)
ΔE - 0.54 (99.5% similar)
#F8AC1D
Gusto Gold (SW 6904)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#FFC723
Cheerful (SW 6903)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#FFC801
Forsythia (SW 6907)
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Microsoft Yellow similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Microsoft Yellow to Benjamin Moore


#FFB700
Golden Nugget (2019-20)
ΔE - 0.71 (99.3% similar)
#FFB600
Lemon Shine (2020-20)
ΔE - 1.07 (98.9% similar)
#FFBD00
Yellow Flash (2021-10)
ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
#FFC21B
Sunflower (2019-30)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Microsoft Yellow similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Microsoft Yellow to Dunn-Edwards


#F9B500
Yellow Summer (DEA 118)
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#F9B82B
Hot Sun (DE 5349)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#FFBD31
Vibrant Honey (DE 5314)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#F5BC1D
Golden Lock (DEA 121)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)


Behr


Microsoft Yellow similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Microsoft Yellow to Behr


#FFBD1B
Laser Lemon (P290-7)
ΔE - 1.23 (98.8% similar)
#FFB729
Extreme Yellow (P260-7)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#F7B930
Yellow Groove (HDC-MD-02A)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#FFB737
Soft Boiled (P270-6)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Microsoft Yellow similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Microsoft Yellow to PPG Paints


#FFBC35
Fall Gold (PPG1205-7)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#FFC632
Rise-N-Shine (PPG1206-7)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#FFC943
Be Daring (PPG1211-7)
ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)
#F7B74E
Mango Margarita (PPG1204-7)
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Microsoft Yellow - #FFB900 color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


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