Color #DFD62E Color / Colour Code #DFD62E
This page shows the hex color code for color #dfd62e (#DFD62E). The colour is a yellow tone with 73% saturation and 53% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DFD62E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DFD62E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 27, 57, and 87 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 57, 177, and 297 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DFD62E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 57 and saturation at 73%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 57 to 102 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 57 with its complement at 237 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 #DFD62E
Lightness variations at hue 57 and 73% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DFD62E
Design Use Cases for #DFD62E
Vibrant Brand Color
#DFD62E has a strong 73% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 53% lightness, #DFD62E 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
#DFD62E is in the yellow spectrum (hue 57). 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 #DFD62E (hue 57) to its complement at hue 237. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 87. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dfd62e, #3038df);
CSS Code for #DFD62E
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Colors visually similar to #DFD62E based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DFD62E (#DFD62E)
#DFD62E is a yellow color (colour) with RGB channel values of 223 red, 214 green, and 46 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.8:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 57 degrees with 73% saturation and 53% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DFD62E is 198/255 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, 4% magenta, 79% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DFD62E against white is 1.52:1 and against black is 13.80:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.80:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #3038DF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DFD62E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DF7E30 and #90DF30, 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.
How to Explore Color #DFD62E
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DFD62E?
- #DFD62E is Color #DFD62E, a yellow color (colour) with RGB(223, 214, 46), HSL(57, 73%, 53%), and CMYK(0%, 4%, 79%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 198/255.
- Is #DFD62E accessible for text?
- Against white, #DFD62E has a contrast ratio of 1.52:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.80:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DFD62E?
- The complementary colour is #3038DF (hue 237). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DF7E30 and #90DF30. The triadic palette adds #30DFD6 and #D630DF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DFD62E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dfd62e; or rgb(223, 214, 46); or hsl(57, 73%, 53%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 57 73% 53%; 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.