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#DCD11F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DCD11F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DCD11F Color Information

#DCD11F RGB value is (220, 209, 31). The hex color red value is 220, green is 209, and blue is 31. Its HSL format shows a hue of 57°, saturation of 75 percent, and lightness of49 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 5 percent, 86 percent, 14percent.

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#DCD11F Color Meaning

color #DCD11F radiates solar clarity, intellectual optimism, and unclouded energy. Color #DCD11F is a vivid yellow with subtle green undertones—named after the quartz gemstone but defined by its crystalline brightness. Unlike lemon yellow, #DCD11F carries warmth; unlike chartreuse, #DCD11F avoids electric tension. In color psychology, #DCD11F hue stimulates mental clarity and openness, making #DCD11F ideal for educational tools, innovation labs, and wellness platforms focused on cognitive reset. Color #DCD11F doesn’t overwhelm—#DCD11F illuminates. Functionally, color #DCD11F works best as an accent in digital and print design. #DCD11F’s common in highlight elements, interactive buttons, and editorial drop caps where immediate recognition matters. However, accessibility guidelines require careful pairing—#DCD11F 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 #DCD11F enhances perceived freshness without sensory overload. Symbolically, color #DCD11F represents insight that shines. #DCD11F is the color of clear quartz, morning sun through glass, and uncluttered thought. In spiritual practice, #DCD11F aligns with the solar plexus chakra’s confident mode: self-worth expressed without doubt. Designers use color #DCD11F when they want to signal optimism with precision. Its clarity is its charm.

Color Conversion

Convert #DCD11F 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
#DCD11F
RGB
rgb(220, 209, 31)
HSL
hsl(57°, 75%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 5%, 86%, 14%)
HSV
hsv(57°, 86%, 86%)
XYZ
52.5630 60.9155 10.2838
Yxy
60.9155 0.4247 0.4922
Hunter Lab
78.0484 -3.8715 12.8928
CIE-Lab
82.3333 -13.4411 78.4591

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red220 / 255 (86%)
86%
Green209 / 255 (82%)
82%
Blue31 / 255 (12%)
12%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta5 / 100 (5%)
Yellow86 / 100 (86%)
86%
Key (Black)14 / 100 (14%)
14%

Color Variations

#DCD11F 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

#DCD11F 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 #DCD11F 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 #DCD11F 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

#DCD11F

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DCD11F;

Text Color

color: #DCD11F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DCD11F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DCD11F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DCD11F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DCD11F 0%, #817c12 100%);

#DCD11F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DCD11F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.