#DDC71D Color Information

Hex color code: #DDC71D

#DDC71D is a eye-catching yellow color. In RGB it is (221, 199, 29), and in HSL it is (53°, 77%, 49%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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HEX

#DDC71D

RGB

221, 199, 29

HSL

53°, 77%, 49%

CMYK

0%, 10%, 87%, 13%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #DDC71D;
background-color: #DDC71D;
border-color: #DDC71D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #DDC71D;
border: 2px solid #DDC71D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#DDC71D]
text-[#DDC71D]
border-[#DDC71D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_DDC71D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #DDC71D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #DDC71D; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #DDC71D; 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 #DDC71D; background-color: #DDC71D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #DDC71D20; border-left: 4px solid #DDC71D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #DDC71D; }

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Split Complementary

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #DDC71D in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

221, 199, 29

Red: 221 / Green: 199 / Blue: 29

HSL

53°, 77%, 49%

Hue: 53° / Saturation: 77% / Lightness: 49%

CMYK

0%, 10%, 87%, 13%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 10% / Yellow: 87% / Key: 13%

What color is #DDC71D?

#DDC71D is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

1D33DD

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #DDC71D to RGB:

rgb(221, 199, 29)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #DDC71D to HSL:

hsl(53, 77%, 49%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #DDC71D to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 10%, 87%, 13%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#DDC71D is a striking yellow color with RGB values of 221, 199, 29 and HSL of 53°, 77%, 49%. 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 #DDC71D is #1D33DD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #DD671D.

Use #DDC71D in CSS: color: #DDC71D or background-color: #DDC71D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #DDC71D

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

Contrast Ratio: 12.26:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDC71D?

#DDC71D is a striking yellow color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #DDC71D?

#DDC71D in RGB is (221, 199, 29) - 221 red, 199 green, and 29 blue.

How to use #DDC71D in CSS?

Use #DDC71D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #DDC71D?

#1D33DD (complementary), #DD671D (analogous), and #998A14 (lighter shade) work well with #DDC71D.