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#D7D15B color code is #D7D15B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #d7d15b.

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#D7D15B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #D7D15B is 0.6080. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.60:1 against white and 13.16:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#D7D15B on white1.60:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#D7D15B on black13.16:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #D7D15B1.60:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #D7D15B13.16:1AAA

#D7D15B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #D7D15B?+
The hex code for #D7D15B is #D7D15B. In RGB it's rgb(215, 209, 91), and in HSL it's hsl(57, 61%, 60%).
What is the RGB value of #D7D15B?+
#D7D15B in RGB is (215, 209, 91). Written in CSS: rgb(215, 209, 91).
What is the CMYK value of #D7D15B?+
#D7D15B converts to CMYK(0%, 3%, 58%, 16%) for print. Hex equivalent is #D7D15B.
Is #d7d15b a warm or cool color?+
#D7D15B (#D7D15B) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 57° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #d7d15b belong to?+
#D7D15B belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 57°, 61%, 60% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #d7d15b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#D7D15B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.6:1 — 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 #d7d15b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #D7D15B (#D7D15B) is 609 C Pantone 609 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #D7D15B in design

Practical guidance for using #d7d15b (#D7D15B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#D7D15B (#D7D15B) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 13.2:1 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, #D7D15B (#D7D15B) 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

#D7D15B flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #d7d15b can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#D7D15B 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.