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Qiu Xiang
Qiu Xiang
#D9B611Click to copy
Qiu Xiang Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(217, 182, 17)Copy
HSLhsl(50, 85%, 46%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(50, 92%, 85%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 16%, 92%, 15%)Copy
Qiu Xiang Color Schemes
Complementary
#D9B611
Click to copy#1134D9
Click to copyAnalogous
#D95211
Click to copy#98D911
Click to copySplit Complementary
#1198D9
Click to copy#5211D9
Click to copyMonochromatic
#D9B611
Click to copy#E5D06B
Click to copy#F4EBC2
Click to copy#7A670A
Click to copy#1C1702
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyQiu Xiang WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
1.97 : 1
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Black background #000000
10.65 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.81 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
6.41 : 1
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Qiu Xiang Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Qiu Xiang Color Introduction
Definition
Qiu Xiang (HEX #D9B611) has the RGB value rgb(217, 182, 17), the HSL value hsl(50°, 85%, 46%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 16%, 92%, 15%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Qiu Xiang is #1134D9, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #D95211 and #98D911 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#1198D9, #5211D9) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Qiu Xiang uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Qiu Xiang has a contrast ratio of 1.97:1 against white and 10.65:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Orange blends the passion of red with the brightness of yellow, evoking sunsets, fruit and campfires. Warm yet energetic, it is widely used in food, e-commerce and sports brands. Specifically, Qiu Xiang has a lightness of 46% and a saturation of 85%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: The settling of time.
Color Psychology
Orange can evoke pleasure, friendliness and appetite, with a marked approachable quality; psychologically it symbolizes vitality, optimism and creativity. For this reason Qiu Xiang tends to leave a first impression of being warm and friendly in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Orange suits food packaging, e-commerce campaigns, children’s products and any scene that needs to convey warmth and energy. In real projects, Qiu Xiang is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Orange”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Qiu Xiang Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.