#DAAA45

#DAAA45

Color Values

HEX

#DAAA45

RGB

218, 170, 69

HSL

40.7, 66.8%, 56.3%

HSV

40.7, 68.3%, 85.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 22.0%, 68.3%, 14.5%

OKLCH

0.7638 0.1291 83.0

Properties

Color Psychology

Pure yellow is the most luminous color in the spectrum, instantly associated with sunshine, optimism, and alertness. It stimulates the nervous system and enhances concentration, which is why it appears on school buses and warning signs. Yellow demands attention faster than any other color.

Design Usage

Medium yellow is powerful for attention badges, star ratings, and highlight accents in otherwise neutral interfaces. It is one of the hardest colors to use as a primary brand color because of contrast limitations against white. Dark text on yellow achieves strong readability, making it effective for caution banners.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #DAAA45;
color: #DAAA45;
border-color: #DAAA45;
Nearest Tailwind: Yellow 600 #CA8A04

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.14:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

9.82:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DAAA45?

RGB(218, 170, 69) · HSL(40.7, 66.8%, 56.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 22.0%, 68.3%, 14.5%)

Does #DAAA45 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.14:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DAAA45?

Use 000000 text on a #DAAA45 background; contrast on black is 9.82:1.