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#D6AE2A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D6AE2A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D6AE2A Color Information

#D6AE2A RGB value is (214, 174, 42). The hex color red value is 214, green is 174, and blue is 42. Its HSL format shows a hue of 46°, saturation of 68 percent, and lightness of50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 19 percent, 80 percent, 16percent.

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#D6AE2A Color Meaning

color #D6AE2A signifies vitality, optimism, and energetic creativity. #D6AE2A vivid, golden yellow shade radiates warmth, alertness, and positive stimulation. Psychologically, Color #D6AE2A boosts focus, confidence, and innovative thinking, making #D6AE2A ideal for attention-grabbing design or creative spaces. Culturally, golden yellows like #D6AE2A convey wealth, abundance, and achievement in Western contexts, while Eastern traditions associate #D6AE2A with joy, wisdom, and auspicious energy. Feng Shui encourages using bright yellows in wealth, fame, or learning areas to activate energy, insight, and success. Spiritually, #D6AE2A resonates with the solar plexus chakra, enhancing personal power, mental clarity, and motivation. In design, Color #D6AE2A works as a highlight, accent, or focal point in interiors, branding, and packaging. Artists use #D6AE2A to simulate sunlight, warmth, or energy, pairing with deep blues, browns, or neutrals for contrast. Its vivid, light tone draws attention and conveys optimistic vitality effectively.

Color Conversion

Convert #D6AE2A 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
#D6AE2A
RGB
rgb(214, 174, 42)
HSL
hsl(46°, 68%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 19%, 80%, 16%)
HSV
hsv(46°, 80%, 84%)
XYZ
43.2855 44.7354 8.5439
Yxy
44.7354 0.4483 0.4633
Hunter Lab
66.8845 0.4762 7.9184
CIE-Lab
72.7173 2.2823 67.3370

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red214 / 255 (84%)
84%
Green174 / 255 (68%)
68%
Blue42 / 255 (16%)
16%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta19 / 100 (19%)
19%
Yellow80 / 100 (80%)
80%
Key (Black)16 / 100 (16%)
16%

Color Variations

#D6AE2A 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

#D6AE2A 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 #D6AE2A 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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Normal Text

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UI Components

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Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D6AE2A 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D6AE2A;

Text Color

color: #D6AE2A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D6AE2A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D6AE2A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D6AE2A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D6AE2A 0%, #7f6718 100%);

#D6AE2A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D6AE2A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.