Information about #D6B11D color

#D6B11D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #D6B11D is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(214, 177, 29) — 83.9% red, 69.4% green, 11.4% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 15 / 73 / 16. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A strongly colored sunny yellow, #D6B11D feels open and friendly. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a near neighbor of Galliano (#D8A723). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Urobilin (#E1AD21) and Goldenrod (#DAA520).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(214, 177, 29)), which gives #D6B11D its character. If you plan to put text on a #D6B11D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 10.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.1:1. No one has named #D6B11D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#D6B11D color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#D6B11D color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
#D6B11D

Color has no name
#E5C544

Color has no name
#EBD372

Color has no name
#F2E2A1

Color has no name
#F8F0D0

Color has no name
White

#FFFFFF

#D6B11D color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
#D6B11D

Color has no name
#AC8E17

Color has no name
#816A11

Color has no name
#56470B

Color has no name
#2B2305

Color has no name
Black

#000000

#D6B11D color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
#D6B11D

Color has no name
#C6A830

Color has no name
#B59E43

Color has no name
#A39457

Color has no name
#918A6B

Color has no name
Grey

#808080

#D6B11D color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#1DD71D

Color has no name
#67D71D

Color has no name
#B2D71D

Color has no name
#D6B11D

Color has no name
#D7671D

Color has no name
#D71D1D

Color has no name
#D71D67

Color has no name

#D6B11D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
#D6B11D
#D6B11D

Color has no name

#1D43D7
#1D43D7

Color has no name

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
#D6B11D
#D6B11D

Color has no name

#551DD7
#551DD7

Color has no name

#1DA0D7
#1DA0D7

Color has no name

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
#A0D71D
#A0D71D

Color has no name

#D6B11D
#D6B11D

Color has no name

#D7551D
#D7551D

Color has no name

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
#D6B11D
#D6B11D

Color has no name

#1DD7B2
#1DD7B2

Color has no name

#B21DD7
#B21DD7

Color has no name

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
#D6B11D
#D6B11D

Color has no name

#43D71D
#43D71D

Color has no name

#1D43D7
#1D43D7

Color has no name

#B21DD7
#B21DD7

Color has no name

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
#D6B11D
#D6B11D

Color has no name

#1DD755
#1DD755

Color has no name

#1D43D7
#1D43D7

Color has no name

#D71DA0
#D71DA0

Color has no name

Nearest named colors to #D6B11D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Galliano color link
Galliano

#D8A723

Urobilin color link
Urobilin

#E1AD21

Goldenrod color link
Goldenrod

#DAA520

Patrinia Flowers color link
Patrinia Flowers

#D9B611

Gold Tips color link
Gold Tips

#DEBA13

Sundial color link
Sundial

#DDB12C

Warm Gold color link
Warm Gold

#DAA428

Orange Gold color link
Orange Gold

#D4A017

Funk color link
Funk

#C6AA24

Durian Yellow color link
Durian Yellow

#E1BD27

Vintage Yellow color link
Vintage Yellow

#CBA92B

Lemon Curry color link
Lemon Curry

#CCA01D

#D6B11D color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

#D6B11D color image #D6B11D color ORCN HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
#D6B11D color image #D6B11D color ORCN HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)
#D6B11D color image #D6B11D color solid HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
#D6B11D color image #D6B11D color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#D6B11D
  • RGB214, 177, 29
  • CMYK0, 15, 73, 16
  • HSL48°, 76%, 48%
  • HSL Precise48°, 76.132%, 47.647%
  • HSV48°, 86%, 84%
  • HSB48°, 86%, 84%
  • HEX IDD6B11D
  • DECIMAL ID14070045
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB83.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB69.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

Copyright © 2021-2026 The Official Register of Color Names. All Rights Reserved.