#D3B616

A medium, vivid yellow closely aligning with Goldenrod.

About #D3B616

The precise color #D3B616 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Goldenrod. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 211, 182, and 22.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 14% M, 90% Y, and 17% K. The HSL representation is 50.8° hue, 81.1% saturation, and 45.7% lightness.

Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#D3B616
RGB211, 182, 22
HSL50.8°, 81.1%, 45.7%
CMYK0%, 14%, 90%, 17%
HSV50.8°, 89.6%, 82.7%
LAB74.4, -3.7, 73.6
XYZ43.7, 47.4, 7.6
Decimal13874710

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.01:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.47:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.92:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.90:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #D3B616; }
.text-color { color: #D3B616; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #D3B616; }

Similar Colors

Goldenrod
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