#D9A01C

Color Details

HEX
#D9A01C
RGB
rgb(217, 160, 28)
HSL
hsl(42, 77%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 26%, 87%, 15%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.00:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #d9a01c
Contrast 9.00:1 AAA
White on #d9a01c
Contrast 2.33:1 Fail
#d9a01c on Black
Contrast 9.00:1 AAA
#d9a01c on White
Contrast 2.33:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#e1b349
#e8c677
#f0d9a4
#ae8016
#826011
#57400b

Complement & Analogous

#1c55d9
#b3d91c
#d9421c

Triadic

#1cd9a0
#a01cd9

Monochrome

#57400b #826011 #d9a01c #e8c677 #f0d9a4 #f7ecd2

Analogous

#d9421c #e47b60 #d9a01c #c2e149 #b3d91c #8fae16

Complementary Mix

#826011 #d9a01c #e8c677 #1c55d9 #6b91e6 #12378d

Nearby Colors

#d9a01b
#d9a01d
#d9a00c
#d9a02c

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About #D9A01C

#D9A01C converts to RGB(217, 160, 28) and HSL(42, 77%, 48%). 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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#D9A01C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #D9A01C?
RGB: 217, 160, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(217, 160, 28)
Is #D9A01C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #D9A01C?
Complement: #1c55d9.
Does #D9A01C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.33:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.00:1 (AAA (normal text)).