#D6C229 Color Information

Hex color code: #D6C229

The hex color #D6C229 is a balanced yellow with RGB values of (214, 194, 41) and HSL of (53°, 68%, 50%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameGoldenrod

HEX

#D6C229

RGB

214, 194, 41

HSL

53°, 68%, 50%

CMYK

0%, 9%, 81%, 16%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #D6C229;
background-color: #D6C229;
border-color: #D6C229;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #D6C229;
border: 2px solid #D6C229;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#D6C229]
text-[#D6C229]
border-[#D6C229]
shadow-[0_0_10px_D6C229]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D6C229, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #D6C229; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #D6C229; 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 #D6C229; background-color: #D6C22915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #D6C22920; border-left: 4px solid #D6C229; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #D6C229; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #D6C229 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

214, 194, 41

Red: 214 / Green: 194 / Blue: 41

HSL

53°, 68%, 50%

Hue: 53° / Saturation: 68% / Lightness: 50%

CMYK

0%, 9%, 81%, 16%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 9% / Yellow: 81% / Key: 16%

What color is #D6C229?

#D6C229 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

293DD6

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #D6C229 to RGB:

rgb(214, 194, 41)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #D6C229 to HSL:

hsl(53, 68%, 50%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #D6C229 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 9%, 81%, 16%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral yellow tone, #D6C229 has RGB (214, 194, 41) and HSL (53°, 68%, 50%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #D6C229 is #293DD6, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #D66B29.

Use #D6C229 in CSS: color: #D6C229 or background-color: #D6C229. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #D6C229

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

Contrast Ratio: 11.61:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6C229?

#D6C229 is a neutral yellow color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #D6C229?

#D6C229 in RGB is (214, 194, 41) - 214 red, 194 green, and 41 blue.

How to use #D6C229 in CSS?

Use #D6C229 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #D6C229?

#293DD6 (complementary), #D66B29 (analogous), and #96881D (lighter shade) work well with #D6C229.