RAL 1007 Daffodil Yellow
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#DC9D00
RAL color
Overview
#DC9D00 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 220, 157, 0, in HSL 42.8°, 100.0%, 43.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 28.6%, 100.0%, 13.7%. The nearest named color is RAL 1007 Daffodil Yellow.
RAL 1007 Daffodil Yellow (#DC9D00) is a warm, golden-orange yellow from the RAL Classic system named after the bright trumpet of daffodil flowers. This deep, saturated yellow conveys the optimism of spring blossoms and is used in floral industry branding, spring fashion, and cheerful architectural accent elements.
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Color Values
#DC9D00
220, 157, 0
42.8, 100.0%, 43.1%
42.8, 100.0%, 86.3%
0.0%, 28.6%, 100.0%, 13.7%
0.7375 0.1528 79.8
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: #DC9D00;
color: #DC9D00;
border-color: #DC9D00;
Yellow 600
#CA8A04
Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
2.37:1
Text on black
8.87:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DC9D00?
RGB(220, 157, 0) · HSL(42.8, 100.0%, 43.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 28.6%, 100.0%, 13.7%)
Does #DC9D00 meet WCAG contrast on white?
2.37:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #DC9D00?
Use 000000 text on a #DC9D00 background; contrast on black is 8.87:1.