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#D9D96D

#D9D96D
Conversions
HEX#D9D96D
RGBrgb(217, 217, 109)
HSLhsl(60, 59%, 64%)
HSVhsv(60, 50%, 85%)
CMYKcmyk(0%, 0%, 50%, 15%)
Copy CSS
color: #d9d96d; /* rgb */ color: rgb(217, 217, 109); /* hsl */ color: hsl(60, 59%, 64%);
Contrast
On white1.49 : 1
On ink black12.85 : 1

About #D9D96D

#D9D96D is the hex color #D9D96D, which translates to rgb(217, 217, 109) in RGB and hsl(60, 59%, 64%) in HSL. On the color wheel it sits at 60 degrees, with a saturation of 59 percent and a lightness of 64 percent. In the custom family, it reads as a mid tone shade.

Using #D9D96D in a design

Text placed directly on #D9D96D is most legible in dark ink, which is why the swatch above uses it. For a full interface, pull light steps from the tint strip for backgrounds and dark steps from the shade strip for text and borders, keeping a single consistent hue throughout. Always confirm a given pair in the contrast checker before shipping.

Building a palette around #D9D96D

The pairings above give you three classic starting points. The complementary color sits opposite on the wheel and works well as an accent that draws the eye. The analogous colors sit right beside #D9D96D for calmer, harmonious combinations. The triadic pair spaces three hues evenly for a balanced, energetic palette. Open any swatch to explore it as its own color.

Full values for #D9D96D

  • HEX: #D9D96D
  • RGB: rgb(217, 217, 109)
  • HSL: hsl(60, 59%, 64%)
  • HSV: hsv(60, 50%, 85%)
  • CMYK: cmyk(0%, 0%, 50%, 15%)

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