Color swatch image showing #DCD103 with RGB(220,209,3) values

#DCD103 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DCD103 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DCD103 Color Information

#DCD103 RGB value is (220, 209, 3). The hex color red value is 220, green is 209, and blue is 3. Its HSL format shows a hue of 57°, saturation of 97 percent, and lightness of 44 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 5 percent, 99 percent, 14 percent.

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#DCD103 Color Meaning

Color #DCD103 radiates solar clarity, intellectual optimism, and unclouded energy. Color #DCD103 is a vivid yellow with subtle green undertones—named after the quartz gemstone but defined by its crystalline brightness. Unlike lemon yellow, #DCD103 carries warmth; unlike chartreuse, #DCD103 avoids electric tension. In color psychology, #DCD103 hue stimulates mental clarity and openness, making #DCD103 ideal for educational tools, innovation labs, and wellness platforms focused on cognitive reset. Color #DCD103 doesn’t overwhelm—#DCD103 illuminates. Functionally, color #DCD103 works best as an accent in digital and print design. #DCD103’s common in highlight elements, interactive buttons, and editorial drop caps where immediate recognition matters. However, accessibility guidelines require careful pairing—#DCD103 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 #DCD103 enhances perceived freshness without sensory overload. Symbolically, color #DCD103 represents insight that shines. #DCD103 is the color of clear quartz, morning sun through glass, and uncluttered thought. In spiritual practice, #DCD103 aligns with the solar plexus chakra’s confident mode: self-worth expressed without doubt. Designers use color #DCD103 when they want to signal optimism with precision. Its clarity is its charm.

Color Conversion

Convert #DCD103 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
#DCD103
RGB
rgb(220, 209, 3)
HSL
hsl(57°, 97%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 5%, 99%, 14%)
HSV
hsv(57°, 99%, 86%)
XYZ
52.3321 60.8231 9.0680
Yxy
60.8231 0.4282 0.4976
Hunter Lab
77.9892 -3.9723 13.1393
CIE-Lab
82.2836 -13.8286 82.1143

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red220 / 255 (86%)
86%
Green209 / 255 (82%)
82%
Blue3 / 255 (1%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta5 / 100 (5%)
Yellow99 / 100 (99%)
99%
Key (Black)14 / 100 (14%)
14%

Color Variations

#DCD103 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

#DCD103 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 #DCD103 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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#DCD103

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 #DCD103 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

#DCD103

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DCD103;

Text Color

color: #DCD103;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DCD103;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DCD10340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DCD103;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DCD103 0%, #847d02 100%);

#DCD103 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DCD103 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.