#DC9D15 Color Meaning and Information

#DC9D15 Color Information

#DC9D15 RGB value is (220, 157, 21). The hex color red value is 220, green is 157, and blue is 21. Its HSL format shows a hue of 41°, saturation of 83 percent, and lightness of47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 29 percent, 90 percent, 14percent.

#DC9D15

rgb(220, 157, 21)

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#DC9D15 Color Meaning

color #DC9D15 embodies warmth, determination, and grounded optimism. Its golden hue conveys resilience, richness, and approachable strength. Psychologically, Color #DC9D15 promotes focus, confidence, and steady emotional energy. Culturally, #DC9D15 is linked to harvest imagery, traditional art, and decorative motifs that highlight abundance and prosperity. color #DC9D15 integrates well as a focal accent or complementary tone in diverse designs. Spiritually, #DC9D15 shade encourages courage, inner guidance, and clarity in decision-making. color #DC9D15 helps channel personal willpower while fostering optimism and a sense of accomplishment.

Color Conversion

Convert #DC9D15 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

#DC9D15

RGB

rgb(220, 157, 21)

HSL

hsl(41°, 83%, 47%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 29%, 90%, 14%)

HSV

hsv(41°, 90%, 86%)

XYZ

41.7075 39.3837 6.1131

Yxy

39.3837 0.4783 0.4516

Hunter Lab

62.7564 2.4939 6.8015

CIE-Lab

69.0283 13.4506 70.0180

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red220 / 255 (86%)

86%

Green157 / 255 (62%)

62%

Blue21 / 255 (8%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta29 / 100 (29%)

29%

Yellow90 / 100 (90%)

90%

Key (Black)14 / 100 (14%)

14%

Color Variations

#DC9D15 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

#DC9D15 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 #DC9D15 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#DC9D15

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.37:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.37:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.37:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DC9D15 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

#DC9D15

protanopia

#c1c036

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DC9D15;

Text Color

color: #DC9D15;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DC9D15;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DC9D1540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DC9D15;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DC9D15 0%, #825d0c 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #DC9D15 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.