Color swatch image showing #DCD100 with RGB(220,209,0) values

#DCD100 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DCD100 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DCD100 Color Information

#DCD100 RGB value is (220, 209, 0). The hex color red value is 220, green is 209, and blue is 0. Its HSL format shows a hue of 57°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 43 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 5 percent, 100 percent, 14 percent.

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#DCD100 Color Meaning

Color #DCD100 radiates solar clarity, intellectual optimism, and unclouded energy. Color #DCD100 is a vivid yellow with subtle green undertones—named after the quartz gemstone but defined by its crystalline brightness. Unlike lemon yellow, #DCD100 carries warmth; unlike chartreuse, #DCD100 avoids electric tension. In color psychology, #DCD100 hue stimulates mental clarity and openness, making #DCD100 ideal for educational tools, innovation labs, and wellness platforms focused on cognitive reset. Color #DCD100 doesn’t overwhelm—#DCD100 illuminates. Functionally, color #DCD100 works best as an accent in digital and print design. #DCD100’s common in highlight elements, interactive buttons, and editorial drop caps where immediate recognition matters. However, accessibility guidelines require careful pairing—#DCD100 fails contrast on white and must be used with deep charcoals or navies. Print reproduction benefits from bright white stock to preserve its luminance. When used sparingly, color #DCD100 enhances perceived freshness without sensory overload. Symbolically, color #DCD100 represents insight that shines. #DCD100 is the color of clear quartz, morning sun through glass, and uncluttered thought. In spiritual practice, #DCD100 aligns with the solar plexus chakra’s confident mode: self-worth expressed without doubt. Designers use color #DCD100 when they want to signal optimism with precision. Its clarity is its charm.

Color Conversion

Convert #DCD100 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
#DCD100
RGB
rgb(220, 209, 0)
HSL
hsl(57°, 100%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 5%, 100%, 14%)
HSV
hsv(57°, 100%, 86%)
XYZ
52.3157 60.8166 8.9814
Yxy
60.8166 0.4284 0.4980
Hunter Lab
77.9850 -3.9795 13.1569
CIE-Lab
82.2800 -13.8562 82.3870

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red220 / 255 (86%)
86%
Green209 / 255 (82%)
82%
Blue0 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta5 / 100 (5%)
Yellow100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Key (Black)14 / 100 (14%)
14%

Color Variations

#DCD100 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

#DCD100 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 #DCD100 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.

#FFFFFF
#DCD100

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DCD100 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

#DCD100

protanopia

#d7d733

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DCD100;

Text Color

color: #DCD100;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DCD100;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DCD10040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DCD100;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DCD100 0%, #837d00 100%);

#DCD100 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DCD100 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.