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#DCD121 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DCD121 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DCD121 Color Information

#DCD121 RGB value is (220, 209, 33). The hex color red value is 220, green is 209, and blue is 33. Its HSL format shows a hue of 56°, saturation of 74 percent, and lightness of50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 5 percent, 85 percent, 14percent.

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#DCD121 Color Meaning

color #DCD121 radiates solar clarity, intellectual optimism, and unclouded energy. Color #DCD121 is a vivid yellow with subtle green undertones—named after the quartz gemstone but defined by its crystalline brightness. Unlike lemon yellow, #DCD121 carries warmth; unlike chartreuse, #DCD121 avoids electric tension. In color psychology, #DCD121 hue stimulates mental clarity and openness, making #DCD121 ideal for educational tools, innovation labs, and wellness platforms focused on cognitive reset. Color #DCD121 doesn’t overwhelm—#DCD121 illuminates. Functionally, color #DCD121 works best as an accent in digital and print design. #DCD121’s common in highlight elements, interactive buttons, and editorial drop caps where immediate recognition matters. However, accessibility guidelines require careful pairing—#DCD121 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 #DCD121 enhances perceived freshness without sensory overload. Symbolically, color #DCD121 represents insight that shines. #DCD121 is the color of clear quartz, morning sun through glass, and uncluttered thought. In spiritual practice, #DCD121 aligns with the solar plexus chakra’s confident mode: self-worth expressed without doubt. Designers use color #DCD121 when they want to signal optimism with precision. Its clarity is its charm.

Color Conversion

Convert #DCD121 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
#DCD121
RGB
rgb(220, 209, 33)
HSL
hsl(56°, 74%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 5%, 85%, 14%)
HSV
hsv(56°, 85%, 86%)
XYZ
52.5902 60.9264 10.4270
Yxy
60.9264 0.4243 0.4916
Hunter Lab
78.0554 -3.8596 12.8637
CIE-Lab
82.3391 -13.3956 78.0484

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red220 / 255 (86%)
86%
Green209 / 255 (82%)
82%
Blue33 / 255 (13%)
13%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta5 / 100 (5%)
Yellow85 / 100 (85%)
85%
Key (Black)14 / 100 (14%)
14%

Color Variations

#DCD121 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

#DCD121 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 #DCD121 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 #DCD121 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: #DCD121;

Text Color

color: #DCD121;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DCD121;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DCD12140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DCD121;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DCD121 0%, #837c14 100%);

#DCD121 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DCD121 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.