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#D6D641 color code is #D6D641. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #d6d641.

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#D6D641 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #D6D641 is 0.6277. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.55:1 against white and 13.55:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#D6D641 on white1.55:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#D6D641 on black13.55:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #D6D6411.55:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #D6D64113.55:1AAA

#D6D641 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #D6D641?+
The hex code for #D6D641 is #D6D641. In RGB it's rgb(214, 214, 65), and in HSL it's hsl(60, 65%, 55%).
What is the RGB value of #D6D641?+
#D6D641 in RGB is (214, 214, 65). Written in CSS: rgb(214, 214, 65).
What is the CMYK value of #D6D641?+
#D6D641 converts to CMYK(0%, 0%, 70%, 16%) for print. Hex equivalent is #D6D641.
Is #d6d641 a warm or cool color?+
#D6D641 (#D6D641) is a transitional yellow — its hue sits at 60° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #d6d641 belong to?+
#D6D641 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 60°, 65%, 55% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #d6d641 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#D6D641 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.55:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #d6d641?+
The nearest Pantone match for #D6D641 (#D6D641) is 3087 C Lemon, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #D6D641 in design

Practical guidance for using #d6d641 (#D6D641) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#D6D641 (#D6D641) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 13.6:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #D6D641 (#D6D641) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#D6D641 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#D6D641 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.