#D3DA6D color
The hex color #D3DA6D is a light, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.7% red, 85.5% green and 42.7% blue (211, 218, 109).
Its hue angle is 64°, with 60% saturation and 64% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 50% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Succulent Lime (#DCDD65), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.02:1).
#D3DA6D color codes
| HEX | #D3DA6D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(211, 218, 109) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.7%, 85.5%, 42.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(64, 60%, 64%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(64, 50%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 50%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.53, -17.45, 52.27) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.53, 55.11, 108.46) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(54.697, 65.097, 24.149) | |
| Decimal | 13884013 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D3DA6D, 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 #D3DA6D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.02:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D3DA6D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.02:1 | 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 #D3DA6D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e8d163Protanopia
no red cones#e8d473Deuteranopia
no green cones#dfcfc1Tritanopia
no blue cones#d3d3d3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d3da6d; }
.text { color: #d3da6d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d3da6d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(211 218 109 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d3da6d, #9dda6d); }
Similar colors
#dcdd65Succulent Lime#c6d86bCool as a Cucumber#cad175Fool’s Gold#dfe289Sassy Lime#e6e382Yellow Press#daea6fMindaro#dddd88Garlic Toast#bed565Glow Worm
Closest common color name: Pastel Yellow.
Questions
- What color is #D3DA6D?
- #D3DA6D is a light, moderate yellow, closest to the named color Succulent Lime. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D3DA6D?
- The RGB value is 211, 218, 109: 211 red, 218 green and 109 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D3DA6D?
- The complementary color is #746DDA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D3DA6D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.02:1 and white text 1.5:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.