#AD9914 Color Information

Hex color code: #AD9914

The hex color #AD9914 is a bold yellow with RGB values of (173, 153, 20) and HSL of (52°, 79%, 38%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Goldenrod

HEX

#AD9914

RGB

173, 153, 20

HSL

52°, 79%, 38%

CMYK

0%, 12%, 88%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #AD9914;
background-color: #AD9914;
border-color: #AD9914;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AD9914;
border: 2px solid #AD9914;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#AD9914]
text-[#AD9914]
border-[#AD9914]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AD9914]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AD9914, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AD9914; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #AD9914; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #AD9914; background-color: #AD991415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #AD991420; border-left: 4px solid #AD9914; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #AD9914; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AD9914 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 153, 20

Red: 173 / Green: 153 / Blue: 20

HSL

52°, 79%, 38%

Hue: 52° / Saturation: 79% / Lightness: 38%

CMYK

0%, 12%, 88%, 32%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 12% / Yellow: 88% / Key: 32%

What color is #AD9914?

#AD9914 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

1429AD

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AD9914 to RGB:

rgb(173, 153, 20)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AD9914 to HSL:

hsl(52, 79%, 38%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AD9914 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 12%, 88%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#AD9914 is a vivid yellow color with RGB values of 173, 153, 20 and HSL of 52°, 79%, 38%. This orange-yellow hue evokes optimism and creativity, making it suitable for a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AD9914 is #1429AD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AD4C14.

Use #AD9914 in CSS: color: #AD9914 or background-color: #AD9914. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AD9914

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 7.34:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD9914?

#AD9914 is a vivid yellow color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #AD9914?

#AD9914 in RGB is (173, 153, 20) - 173 red, 153 green, and 20 blue.

How to use #AD9914 in CSS?

Use #AD9914 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AD9914?

#1429AD (complementary), #AD4C14 (analogous), and #695D0C (lighter shade) work well with #AD9914.