#D9A01C Color Information

Hex color code: #D9A01C

The hex color #D9A01C is a vivid orange with RGB values of (217, 160, 28) and HSL of (42°, 77%, 48%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

Try:

Color NameGoldenrod

HEX

#D9A01C

RGB

217, 160, 28

HSL

42°, 77%, 48%

CMYK

0%, 26%, 87%, 15%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #D9A01C;
background-color: #D9A01C;
border-color: #D9A01C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #D9A01C;
border: 2px solid #D9A01C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#D9A01C]
text-[#D9A01C]
border-[#D9A01C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_D9A01C]

Generate Gradient

→

Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D9A01C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #D9A01C; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #D9A01C; 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 #D9A01C; background-color: #D9A01C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #D9A01C20; border-left: 4px solid #D9A01C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #D9A01C; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #D9A01C in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

217, 160, 28

Red: 217 / Green: 160 / Blue: 28

HSL

42°, 77%, 48%

Hue: 42° / Saturation: 77% / Lightness: 48%

CMYK

0%, 26%, 87%, 15%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 26% / Yellow: 87% / Key: 15%

What color is #D9A01C?

#D9A01C is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

1C55D9

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #D9A01C to RGB:

rgb(217, 160, 28)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #D9A01C to HSL:

hsl(42, 77%, 48%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #D9A01C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 26%, 87%, 15%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A vivid orange tone, #D9A01C has RGB (217, 160, 28) and HSL (42°, 77%, 48%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #D9A01C is #1C55D9, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #D9421C.

Use #D9A01C in CSS: color: #D9A01C or background-color: #D9A01C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #D9A01C

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.00:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9A01C?

#D9A01C is a vivid orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #D9A01C?

#D9A01C in RGB is (217, 160, 28) - 217 red, 160 green, and 28 blue.

How to use #D9A01C in CSS?

Use #D9A01C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #D9A01C?

#1C55D9 (complementary), #D9421C (analogous), and #956E13 (lighter shade) work well with #D9A01C.