Color swatch image showing #D6AE00 with RGB(214,174,0) values

#D6AE00 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D6AE00 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D6AE00 Color Information

#D6AE00 RGB value is (214, 174, 0). The hex color red value is 214, green is 174, and blue is 0. Its HSL format shows a hue of 49°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 42 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 19 percent, 100 percent, 16 percent.

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#D6AE00 Color Meaning

Color #D6AE00 conveys bright optimism, energetic focus, and mental clarity. In color psychology, #D6AE00 encourages alert thinking, decisive action, and creative engagement. Across cultures and history, color #D6AE00 appears in ceremonial textiles, decorative art, and traditional pigments, symbolizing joy, vitality, and attention. From a spiritual perspective, color #D6AE00 embodies conscious awareness, deliberate energy, and balanced engagement. #D6AE00 supports focused reflection and purposeful interaction.

Color Conversion

Convert #D6AE00 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#D6AE00
RGB
rgb(214, 174, 0)
HSL
hsl(49°, 100%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 19%, 100%, 16%)
HSV
hsv(49°, 100%, 84%)
XYZ
42.8676 44.5682 6.3432
Yxy
44.5682 0.4571 0.4752
Hunter Lab
66.7594 0.3146 8.3009
CIE-Lab
72.6067 1.5172 75.2386

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red214 / 255 (84%)
84%
Green174 / 255 (68%)
68%
Blue0 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta19 / 100 (19%)
19%
Yellow100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Key (Black)16 / 100 (16%)
16%

Color Variations

#D6AE00 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#D6AE00 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #D6AE00 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#D6AE00

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D6AE00 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#D6AE00

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D6AE00;

Text Color

color: #D6AE00;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D6AE00;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D6AE0040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D6AE00;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D6AE00 0%, #806900 100%);

#D6AE00 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D6AE00 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.