#D9CC96 Color Information

Hex color code: #D9CC96

#D9CC96 is a pastel yellow color. In RGB it is (217, 204, 150), and in HSL it is (48°, 47%, 72%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameBurlywood

HEX

#D9CC96

RGB

217, 204, 150

HSL

48°, 47%, 72%

CMYK

0%, 6%, 31%, 15%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #D9CC96;
background-color: #D9CC96;
border-color: #D9CC96;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #D9CC96;
border: 2px solid #D9CC96;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#D9CC96]
text-[#D9CC96]
border-[#D9CC96]
shadow-[0_0_10px_D9CC96]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D9CC96, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #D9CC96; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #D9CC96; 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 #D9CC96; background-color: #D9CC9615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #D9CC9620; border-left: 4px solid #D9CC96; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #D9CC96; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #D9CC96 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

217, 204, 150

Red: 217 / Green: 204 / Blue: 150

HSL

48°, 47%, 72%

Hue: 48° / Saturation: 47% / Lightness: 72%

CMYK

0%, 6%, 31%, 15%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 6% / Yellow: 31% / Key: 15%

What color is #D9CC96?

#D9CC96 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

96A3D9

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #D9CC96 to RGB:

rgb(217, 204, 150)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #D9CC96 to HSL:

hsl(48, 47%, 72%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #D9CC96 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 6%, 31%, 15%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft yellow tone, #D9CC96 has RGB (217, 204, 150) and HSL (48°, 47%, 72%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #D9CC96 is #96A3D9, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #D9AA96.

Use #D9CC96 in CSS: color: #D9CC96 or background-color: #D9CC96. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #D9CC96

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

Contrast Ratio: 13.03:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9CC96?

#D9CC96 is a soft yellow color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #D9CC96?

#D9CC96 in RGB is (217, 204, 150) - 217 red, 204 green, and 150 blue.

How to use #D9CC96 in CSS?

Use #D9CC96 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #D9CC96?

#96A3D9 (complementary), #D9AA96 (analogous), and #C5B05E (lighter shade) work well with #D9CC96.