#D9BD2C

Color Details

HEX
#D9BD2C
RGB
rgb(217, 189, 44)
HSL
hsl(50, 69%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 13%, 80%, 15%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 11.27:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #d9bd2c
Contrast 11.27:1 AAA
White on #d9bd2c
Contrast 1.86:1 Fail
#d9bd2c on Black
Contrast 11.27:1 AAA
#d9bd2c on White
Contrast 1.86:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#e1ca56
#e8d780
#f0e5ab
#ae9723
#82711a
#574c12

Complement & Analogous

#2c49d8
#9fd82c
#d8652c

Triadic

#2cd8bc
#bc2cd8

Monochrome

#574c12 #82711a #d9bd2c #e8d780 #f0e5ab #f7f2d5

Analogous

#d8652c #e4936b #d9bd2c #b2e056 #9fd82c #7fad23

Complementary Mix

#82711a #d9bd2c #e8d780 #2c49d8 #7689e6 #1d2f8c

Nearby Colors

#d9bd2b
#d9bd2d
#d9bd1c
#d9bd3c

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About #D9BD2C

#D9BD2C converts to RGB(217, 189, 44) and HSL(50, 69%, 51%). 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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#D9BD2C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #D9BD2C?
RGB: 217, 189, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(217, 189, 44)
Is #D9BD2C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #D9BD2C?
Complement: #2c49d8.
Does #D9BD2C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.86:1 (Fails AA). On black: 11.27:1 (AAA (normal text)).