#D6B939 Color Information

Hex color code: #D6B939

The hex color #D6B939 is a subtle yellow with RGB values of (214, 185, 57) and HSL of (49°, 66%, 53%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameGoldenrod
HEX
#D6B939
RGB
214, 185, 57
HSL
49°, 66%, 53%
CMYK
0%, 14%, 73%, 16%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #D6B939;
background-color: #D6B939;
border-color: #D6B939;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #D6B939;
border: 2px solid #D6B939;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#D6B939]
text-[#D6B939]
border-[#D6B939]
shadow-[0_0_10px_D6B939]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D6B939, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #D6B939; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #D6B939; 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 #D6B939; background-color: #D6B93915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #D6B93920; border-left: 4px solid #D6B939; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #D6B939; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #D6B939 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

214, 185, 57

Red: 214 / Green: 185 / Blue: 57

HSL

49°, 66%, 53%

Hue: 49° / Saturation: 66% / Lightness: 53%

CMYK

0%, 14%, 73%, 16%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 14% / Yellow: 73% / Key: 16%

What color is #D6B939?

#D6B939 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #D6B939 to RGB:

rgb(214, 185, 57)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #D6B939 to HSL:

hsl(49, 66%, 53%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #D6B939 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 14%, 73%, 16%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#D6B939 is a neutral yellow color with RGB values of 214, 185, 57 and HSL of 49°, 66%, 53%. This orange-yellow hue evokes optimism and creativity, making it suitable for popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #D6B939 is #3855D6, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #D66A38.

Use #D6B939 in CSS: color: #D6B939 or background-color: #D6B939. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #D6B939

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

Contrast Ratio: 10.86:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6B939?

#D6B939 is a neutral yellow color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #D6B939?

#D6B939 in RGB is (214, 185, 57) - 214 red, 185 green, and 57 blue.

How to use #D6B939 in CSS?

Use #D6B939 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #D6B939?

#3855D6 (complementary), #D66A38 (analogous), and #A18921 (lighter shade) work well with #D6B939.