#D1C302 Hex Color
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Nothing soft about #d1c302. This saturated citron yellow carries a green undertone and a glowing, jazzy warmth that grabs attention fast. It fits sale banners, budget branding, and construction signage. Black text on it reaches about 11.5:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy. Keep it as a 10% accent, since full backgrounds overpower quickly, and it looks richer against charcoal than plain white.
Questions about #d1c302
What is #d1c302 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d1c302 is rgb(209, 195, 2), in HSL hsl(56, 98%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 99%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d1c302?
Charcoal and deep navy both ground #d1c302 and let its glow stand out without glare. Plain white flattens it, so darker neutrals usually make the better backdrop.
What mood does #d1c302 convey?
It reads as enthusiasm and spontaneity, the kind of yellow used for clearance sales and caution signs. Its high saturation and green-leaning undertone give it energy over calm.
Is #d1c302 readable on white or black?
#d1c302 has a 1.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.51:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.