#D49E1C

Color Details

HEX
#D49E1C
RGB
rgb(212, 158, 28)
HSL
hsl(42, 77%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 25%, 87%, 17%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.71:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #d49e1c
Contrast 8.71:1 AAA
White on #d49e1c
Contrast 2.41:1 Fail
#d49e1c on Black
Contrast 8.71:1 AAA
#d49e1c on White
Contrast 2.41:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#ddb149
#e5c577
#eed8a4
#aa7e16
#7f5f11
#553f0b

Complement & Analogous

#1c53d4
#afd41c
#d4401c

Triadic

#1cd49d
#9d1cd4

Monochrome

#553f0b #7f5f11 #d49e1c #e5c577 #eed8a4 #f6ecd2

Analogous

#d4401c #e17960 #d49e1c #bfdd49 #afd41c #8caa16

Complementary Mix

#7f5f11 #d49e1c #e5c577 #1c53d4 #6b8fe3 #12368a

Nearby Colors

#d49e1b
#d49e1d
#d49e0c
#d49e2c

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About #D49E1C

#D49E1C converts to RGB(212, 158, 28) and HSL(42, 77%, 47%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#D49E1C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #D49E1C?
RGB: 212, 158, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(212, 158, 28)
Is #D49E1C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #D49E1C?
Complement: #1c53d4.
Does #D49E1C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.41:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.71:1 (AAA (normal text)).