Color #D2C488 Color / Colour Code #D2C488
This page shows the hex color code for color #d2c488 (#D2C488). The colour is a yellow tone with 45% saturation and 68% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D2C488 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D2C488 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 19, 49, and 79 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 49, 169, and 289 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D2C488
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 49 and saturation at 45%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 49 to 94 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 49 with its complement at 229 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #D2C488
Lightness variations at hue 49 and 45% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D2C488
Design Use Cases for #D2C488
Balanced UI Color
At 45% saturation, #D2C488 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 68% lightness, #D2C488 has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Attention & Optimism
#D2C488 is in the yellow spectrum (hue 49). Yellow attracts attention faster than any other color. Use it for warning labels, featured content markers, star ratings, and tooltip backgrounds. Pair with dark text since yellow often fails contrast checks against white.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #D2C488 (hue 49) to its complement at hue 229. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 79. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d2c488, #8996d2);
CSS Code for #D2C488
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About Color #D2C488 (#D2C488)
#D2C488 is a yellow color (colour) with RGB channel values of 210 red, 196 green, and 136 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 49 degrees with 45% saturation and 68% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D2C488 is 193/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 35% yellow, and 18% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D2C488 against white is 1.75:1 and against black is 11.99:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 11.99:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #8996D2 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D2C488. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D2A089 and #BBD289, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D2C488?
- #D2C488 is Color #D2C488, a yellow color (colour) with RGB(210, 196, 136), HSL(49, 45%, 68%), and CMYK(0%, 7%, 35%, 18%). Its perceived brightness is 193/255.
- Is #D2C488 accessible for text?
- Against white, #D2C488 has a contrast ratio of 1.75:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 11.99:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D2C488?
- The complementary colour is #8996D2 (hue 229). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D2A089 and #BBD289. The triadic palette adds #89D2C5 and #C589D2 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D2C488 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d2c488; or rgb(210, 196, 136); or hsl(49, 45%, 68%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 49 45% 68%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.