#D8C42C
Yellow
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About #D8C42C Yellow
#D8C42C is a yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 216 red, 196 green, and 44 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 53°, saturation of 69%, and lightness of 51%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #D8C42C in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
53°
Hue
69%
Saturation
51%
Lightness
Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #D8C42C based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #D8C42C against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#D8C42C on White
Contrast Ratio1.77:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#D8C42C on Black
Contrast Ratio11.85:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #D8C42C across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #D8C42C |
| RGB | rgb(216, 196, 44) |
| HSL | hsl(53, 69%, 51%) |
| RGB Decimal | 216, 196, 44 |
| RGB Percent | 84.7%, 76.9%, 17.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 9%, 80%, 15% |
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