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% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Yellow |
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.
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
RAL Classic
Microsoft Yellow similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Microsoft Yellow to RAL Classic
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
Pantone TPX
Microsoft Yellow similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TPX. Conversion of Microsoft Yellow to Pantone TPX
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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
Sherwin Williams
Microsoft Yellow similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Microsoft Yellow to Sherwin Williams
Benjamin Moore
Microsoft Yellow similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Microsoft Yellow to Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Microsoft Yellow similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Microsoft Yellow to Dunn-Edwards
Behr
Microsoft Yellow similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Microsoft Yellow to Behr
PPG Paints
Microsoft Yellow similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Microsoft Yellow to PPG Paints
Color Combinations
View more Microsoft Yellow - #FFB900 color palettes and coordinating colors
664A00
996F00
CC9400
FFB900
FFC733
FFD566
FFE399
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.
FF0046
FF3A00
FFB900
C5FF00
46FF00
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.
FFB900
00FFB9
B900FF
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
FFB900
00FF3A
0046FF
FF00C6
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
FFB900
FFC01A
FFC733
FFCE4C
FFD566
FFDC80
FFE399
FFEAB2
FFF1CC
FFF8E6
FFFFFF
FFB900
E6A600
CC9400
B28200
996F00
805C00
664A00
4C3700
332500
191200
000000
Example Color Images and Mockup
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Microsoft Yellow - #FFB900 Color Images and Patterns
