What color is #D1D13D?

#D1D13D is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(209, 209, 61), and in HSL hsl(60, 62%, 53%).

Is #D1D13D accessible as text?

On white, #D1D13D has a contrast ratio of 1.63:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.90:1 (passes). For text placed on #D1D13D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D1D13D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-400 (#FDC700).

What colors go well with #D1D13D?

#D1D13D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3D3DD1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D1D13D below.

Is #D1D13D good for buttons?

#D1D13D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D1D13D — white text only reaches 1.63:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D1D13D the same as CSS gold?

No — #D1D13D is not the CSS named color gold, but gold (#FFD700) is the closest CSS named color.

#D1D13D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D1D13D

Not just a swatch — here's how #D1D13D works with other colors. Named schemes with #D1D13D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D1D13D Secondary #B16908 Accent #6D7A49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Citrine as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #D1D13D Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16908 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Citrine leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #D1D13D Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Citrine holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #D1D13D Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Citrine opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #D1D13D Secondary #F9FBCF Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Citrine is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Citrine carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D1D13D actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 75/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 17/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 57/100

Moderate

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 31/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 22/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 63/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 20/100

Very low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 39/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 70/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #D1D13D

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #D1D13D with

Buff Yellow Green Cerulean Platinum Army Green

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 11.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2F2DC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A0D13D — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #D1D13D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Revenue

$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

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Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

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Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #D1D13D;
  --color-base-rgb: 209 209 61;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(83.5% 0.162 109.5);
  --color-50: #FDFDF2;
  --color-100: #F8F8DD;
  --color-200: #EFEFBD;
  --color-300: #E0E090;
  --color-400: #CCCC66;
  --color-500: #B1B144;
  --color-600: #87873A;
  --color-700: #60602E;
  --color-800: #3F3F22;
  --color-900: #272716;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citrine: {
    50: '#FDFDF2',
    100: '#F8F8DD',
    200: '#EFEFBD',
    300: '#E0E090',
    400: '#CCCC66',
    500: '#B1B144',
    600: '#87873A',
    700: '#60602E',
    800: '#3F3F22',
    900: '#272716',
  },
}

$base: #D1D13D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFDF2;
$base-100: #F8F8DD;
$base-200: #EFEFBD;
$base-300: #E0E090;
$base-400: #CCCC66;
$base-500: #B1B144;
$base-600: #87873A;
$base-700: #60602E;
$base-800: #3F3F22;
$base-900: #272716;
$base-hover: #AFAF29;
$base-subtle: #ECECCA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D1D13D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFDF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8F8DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFEFBD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E0E090",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CCCC66",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B1B144",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#87873A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#60602E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F3F22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272716",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}