Information about #D9C31D color

#D9C31D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #D9C31D belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(217, 195, 29) (85.1% red, 76.5% green, 11.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 9 / 74 / 15 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#D9C31D presents itself as a energetic, saturated yellow — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Barberry (#D2C61F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Alo (#D1CB1B) and Bird Flower (#D4CD16).

In RGB terms — rgb(217, 195, 29) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #D9C31D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 11.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 1.8:1. #D9C31D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#D9C31D color variations

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

#D9C31D color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#D9C31D color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#D9C31D color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#D9C31D 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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#D9C31D 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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#C21DD7
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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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#D71D90
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Nearest named colors to #D9C31D

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

Barberry color link
Barberry

#D2C61F

Alo color link
Alo

#D1CB1B

Bird Flower color link
Bird Flower

#D4CD16

Durian Yellow color link
Durian Yellow

#E1BD27

Gold Tips color link
Gold Tips

#DEBA13

Patrinia Flowers color link
Patrinia Flowers

#D9B611

Golden Amber color link
Golden Amber

#E8BE14

Bite Me color link
Bite Me

#EBC525

Piss Yellow color link
Piss Yellow

#DDD618

Warm Golden Yellow color link
Warm Golden Yellow

#EEC61F

Dirty Yellow color link
Dirty Yellow

#CDC50A

Trust Yellow color link
Trust Yellow

#EEBE15

#D9C31D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#D9C31D
  • RGB217, 195, 29
  • CMYK0, 9, 74, 15
  • CSSrgb(217, 195, 29)
  • HSL53°, 76%, 48%
  • HSL Precise52.979°, 76.423%, 48.235%
  • HSV53°, 87%, 85%
  • HSB53°, 87%, 85%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.851
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.765
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • GLSLvec3(0.851, 0.765, 0.114)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.851, 0.765, 0.114, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.851, 0.765, 0.114)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB85.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB76.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDD9C31D
  • DECIMAL ID14271261
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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