Groovy Lemon Pie color: hex code #D6BE01
Groovy Lemon Pie has the hex code #D6BE01. It is a vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.9% red, 74.5% green and 0.4% blue (214, 190, 1).
Its hue angle is 53°, with 99% saturation and 42% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 11% magenta, 100% yellow and 16% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.23:1).
Groovy Lemon Pie (#D6BE01) color codes
| HEX | #D6BE01 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(214, 190, 1) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.9%, 74.5%, 0.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(53, 99%, 42%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(53, 100%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 11%, 100%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.76, -6.81, 78.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.76, 78.36, 94.99) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(46.153, 51.128, 7.466) | |
| Decimal | 14073345 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Groovy Lemon Pie, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #D6BE01 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.23:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.87:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D6BE01 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.87:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.23:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #D6BE01 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d2b800Protanopia
no red cones#d8c120Deuteranopia
no green cones#e8afa2Tritanopia
no blue cones#bdbdbdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d6be01; }
.text { color: #d6be01; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d6be01; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(214 190 1 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d6be01, #84d601); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Metallic Gold.
See #D6BE01 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #D6BE01?
- #D6BE01 is a vivid yellow known as Groovy Lemon Pie. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Groovy Lemon Pie?
- The RGB value is 214, 190, 1: 214 red, 190 green and 1 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Groovy Lemon Pie?
- The complementary color is #0119D6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D6BE01?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.23:1 and white text 1.87:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.