#D5C42C

Color Details

HEX
#D5C42C
RGB
rgb(213, 196, 44)
HSL
hsl(54, 67%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 8%, 79%, 16%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 11.76:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #d5c42c
Contrast 11.76:1 AAA
White on #d5c42c
Contrast 1.79:1 Fail
#d5c42c on Black
Contrast 11.76:1 AAA
#d5c42c on White
Contrast 1.79:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#ddd056
#e6dc80
#eee7ab
#aa9d23
#80761a
#554e12

Complement & Analogous

#2a3bd5
#91d52a
#d56e2a

Triadic

#2ad5c4
#c42ad5

Monochrome

#554e12 #80761a #d5c42c #e6dc80 #eee7ab #f7f3d5

Analogous

#d56e2a #e29a6a #d5c42c #a7dd55 #91d52a #74aa22

Complementary Mix

#80761a #d5c42c #e6dc80 #2a3bd5 #7580e4 #1b268a

Nearby Colors

#d5c42b
#d5c42d
#d5c41c
#d5c43c

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About #D5C42C

#D5C42C converts to RGB(213, 196, 44) and HSL(54, 67%, 50%). 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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#D5C42C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #D5C42C?
RGB: 213, 196, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(213, 196, 44)
Is #D5C42C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #D5C42C?
Complement: #2a3bd5.
Does #D5C42C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.79:1 (Fails AA). On black: 11.76:1 (AAA (normal text)).