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#DCD117 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DCD117 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DCD117 Color Information

#DCD117 RGB value is (220, 209, 23). The hex color red value is 220, green is 209, and blue is 23. Its HSL format shows a hue of 57°, saturation of 81 percent, and lightness of48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 5 percent, 90 percent, 14percent.

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#DCD117 Color Meaning

Color #DCD117 radiates solar clarity, intellectual optimism, and unclouded energy. Color #DCD117 is a vivid yellow with subtle green undertones—named after the quartz gemstone but defined by its crystalline brightness. Unlike lemon yellow, #DCD117 carries warmth; unlike chartreuse, #DCD117 avoids electric tension. In color psychology, #DCD117 hue stimulates mental clarity and openness, making #DCD117 ideal for educational tools, innovation labs, and wellness platforms focused on cognitive reset. Color #DCD117 doesn’t overwhelm—#DCD117 illuminates. Functionally, color #DCD117 works best as an accent in digital and print design. #DCD117’s common in highlight elements, interactive buttons, and editorial drop caps where immediate recognition matters. However, accessibility guidelines require careful pairing—#DCD117 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 #DCD117 enhances perceived freshness without sensory overload. Symbolically, color #DCD117 represents insight that shines. #DCD117 is the color of clear quartz, morning sun through glass, and uncluttered thought. In spiritual practice, #DCD117 aligns with the solar plexus chakra’s confident mode: self-worth expressed without doubt. Designers use color #DCD117 when they want to signal optimism with precision. Its clarity is its charm.

Color Conversion

Convert #DCD117 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
#DCD117
RGB
rgb(220, 209, 23)
HSL
hsl(57°, 81%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 5%, 90%, 14%)
HSV
hsv(57°, 90%, 86%)
XYZ
52.4703 60.8784 9.7958
Yxy
60.8784 0.4261 0.4944
Hunter Lab
78.0246 -3.9119 12.9918
CIE-Lab
82.3133 -13.5964 79.8887

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red220 / 255 (86%)
86%
Green209 / 255 (82%)
82%
Blue23 / 255 (9%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta5 / 100 (5%)
Yellow90 / 100 (90%)
90%
Key (Black)14 / 100 (14%)
14%

Color Variations

#DCD117 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

#DCD117 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 #DCD117 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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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DCD117 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

#DCD117

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DCD117;

Text Color

color: #DCD117;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DCD117;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DCD11740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DCD117;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DCD117 0%, #837d0e 100%);

#DCD117 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DCD117 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.