Information about #D9BF2D color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #D9BF2D is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(217, 191, 45) — 85.1% red, 74.9% green, 17.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 10 / 67 / 15. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#D9BF2D presents itself as a energetic, saturated yellow — one that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Durian Yellow (#E1BD27). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Sundial (#DDB12C) and Leo (#DAB135).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(217, 191, 45)), which gives #D9BF2D its character. If you plan to put text on a #D9BF2D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 11.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 1.8:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#D9BF2D color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#D9BF2D color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#D9BF2D color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#D9BF2D color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#D9BF2D color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#D9BF2D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #D9BF2D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Durian Yellow color link
Durian Yellow

#E1BD27

Sundial color link
Sundial

#DDB12C

Leo color link
Leo

#DAB135

Party Mix color link
Party Mix

#E1C53A

Barberry color link
Barberry

#D2C61F

Rape Blossom Brown color link
Rape Blossom Brown

#E3B130

Matte Mustard color link
Matte Mustard

#DCB83E

Bright Sun color link
Bright Sun

#ECBD2C

Wattle color link
Wattle

#D6CA3D

Metallic Gold color link
Metallic Gold

#D3AF37

Old Gold color link
Old Gold

#CFB53B

Meat Brown color link
Meat Brown

#E5B73B

#D9BF2D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#D9BF2D
  • RGB217, 191, 45
  • CMYK0, 10, 67, 15
  • CSSrgb(217, 191, 45)
  • HSL51°, 69%, 51%
  • HSL Precise50.93°, 69.355%, 51.373%
  • HSV51°, 79%, 85%
  • HSB51°, 79%, 85%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.851
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.749
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • GLSLvec3(0.851, 0.749, 0.176)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.851, 0.749, 0.176, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.851, 0.749, 0.176)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB85.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB74.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDD9BF2D
  • DECIMAL ID14270253
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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