Yellow

The color #D9D996 is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 217, 217, 150 and HSL values of 60°, 47%, 72%.

Color Values for #D9D996

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HEX:
#D9D996
RGB:
rgb(217,217,150) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(60,47%,72%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 0%, 31%, 15%) Copied!

Color Composition of #D9D996

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #D9D996. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 85.1%
Green: 85.1%
Blue: 58.8%

Contrast Analysis for #D9D996

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #D9D996

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #D9D996

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #D9D996

The complementary color for #D9D996 is #9696D9. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #D9D996

The analogous colors for #D9D996 are #D9B896 and #B8D996. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #D9D996

The triadic colors for #D9D996 are #96D9D9 and #D996D9. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #D9D996

These are the darker variations of #D9D996. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #AEAE78 and #82825A. This progression shows how #D9D996 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #D9D996

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #E1E1AB and #E8E8C0. This progression shows how #D9D996. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #D9D996

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #D9D996. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#D9D996 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #D9D996. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #D9D996 is a yellow with RGB values of 217, 217, 150 and HSL values of 60°, 47%, 72%.

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