#DCAD2A

Color Details

HEX
#DCAD2A
RGB
rgb(220, 173, 42)
HSL
hsl(44, 72%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 21%, 81%, 14%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 10.05:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #dcad2a
Contrast 10.05:1 AAA
White on #dcad2a
Contrast 2.09:1 Fail
#dcad2a on Black
Contrast 10.05:1 AAA
#dcad2a on White
Contrast 2.09:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#e3bd55
#eace7f
#f1deaa
#b08a22
#846819
#584511

Complement & Analogous

#2858dc
#b2dc28
#dc5228

Triadic

#28dcac
#ac28dc

Monochrome

#584511 #846819 #dcad2a #eace7f #f1deaa #f8efd4

Analogous

#dc5228 #e78669 #dcad2a #c1e353 #b2dc28 #8eb020

Complementary Mix

#846819 #dcad2a #eace7f #2858dc #7392e8 #1a398f

Nearby Colors

#dcad29
#dcad2b
#dcad1a
#dcad3a

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About #DCAD2A

#DCAD2A converts to RGB(220, 173, 42) and HSL(44, 72%, 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.

Tip: Use the “Best text” chip above as a safe default foreground on this color (chosen by contrast ratio).

#DCAD2A FAQs

What is the RGB value of #DCAD2A?
RGB: 220, 173, 42. Copy as CSS: rgb(220, 173, 42)
Is #DCAD2A a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #DCAD2A?
Complement: #2858dc.
Does #DCAD2A have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.09:1 (Fails AA). On black: 10.05:1 (AAA (normal text)).