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#D9A520 Color — #D9A520

Complete color reference for #D9A520: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#D9A520
RGBrgb(217, 165, 32)
HSLhsl(43, 74%, 49%)
HSVhsv(43, 85%, 85%)
CMYKC:0% M:24% Y:85% K:15%
CSS Color#D9A520
Decimal14263584
Luminance0.4177

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#D9A520 on White
Ratio: 2.25:1 — Fail
#D9A520 on Black
Ratio: 9.35:1 — AAA
White on #D9A520
Ratio: 2.25:1 — Fail
Black on #D9A520
Ratio: 9.35:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FDFBF4
100#F9F2DE
200#F4E4BC
300#EED79B
400#E6C56E
500#D9A520
600#AE841A
700#826313
800#57420D
900#362908

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #D9A520?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(217, 165, 32). The red channel is 217, green is 165, and blue is 32 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #D9A520?

The HSL value is hsl(43, 74%, 49%). Hue is 43°, saturation is 74%, and lightness is 49%.

Does #D9A520 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #D9A520 achieves a 2.25:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 9.35:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #D9A520?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #D9A520 is #2055D9.