Color #D2C489 Color / Colour Code #D2C489
This page shows the hex color code for color #d2c489 (#D2C489). 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 #D2C489 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D2C489 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 18, 48, and 78 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 48, 168, and 288 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D2C489
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 48 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 48 to 93 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 48 with its complement at 228 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 #D2C489
Lightness variations at hue 48 and 45% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D2C489
Design Use Cases for #D2C489
Balanced UI Color
At 45% saturation, #D2C489 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, #D2C489 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
#D2C489 is in the yellow spectrum (hue 48). 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 #D2C489 (hue 48) to its complement at hue 228. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 78. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d2c489, #8997d2);
CSS Code for #D2C489
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About Color #D2C489 (#D2C489)
#D2C489 is a yellow color (colour) with RGB channel values of 210 red, 196 green, and 137 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 48 degrees with 45% saturation and 68% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D2C489 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 #D2C489 against white is 1.75:1 and against black is 12.00:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.00:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #8997D2 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D2C489. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D29F89 and #BCD289, 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 #D2C489?
- #D2C489 is Color #D2C489, a yellow color (colour) with RGB(210, 196, 137), HSL(48, 45%, 68%), and CMYK(0%, 7%, 35%, 18%). Its perceived brightness is 193/255.
- Is #D2C489 accessible for text?
- Against white, #D2C489 has a contrast ratio of 1.75:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.00:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D2C489?
- The complementary colour is #8997D2 (hue 228). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D29F89 and #BCD289. The triadic palette adds #89D2C3 and #C389D2 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D2C489 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d2c489; or rgb(210, 196, 137); or hsl(48, 45%, 68%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 48 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.