#DBD342

A medium, moderate yellow closely aligning with Gold.

About #DBD342

The precise color #DBD342 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Gold. Its digital footprint relies on 219 parts red, 211 parts green, and 66 parts blue light.

While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). The color uses 0% Cyan, 4% Magenta, 70% Yellow, and 14% Black. With a hue angle of 56.9 degrees, it sits comfortably in the yellow spectrum.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#DBD342
RGB219, 211, 66
HSL56.9°, 68.0%, 55.9%
CMYK0%, 4%, 70%, 14%
HSV56.9°, 69.9%, 85.9%
LAB82.9, -13.6, 68.9
XYZ53.5, 62.0, 14.3
Decimal14406466

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.57:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
13.41:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.50:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
11.40:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #DBD342; }
.text-color { color: #DBD342; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #DBD342; }

Similar Colors

Gold
#FFD700