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Scarlet Yellow
Scarlet Yellow
#DAA520Click to copy
Scarlet Yellow Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(218, 165, 32)Copy
HSLhsl(43, 74%, 49%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(43, 85%, 85%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 24%, 85%, 15%)Copy
Scarlet Yellow Color Schemes
Complementary
#DAA520
Click to copy#2055DA
Click to copyAnalogous
#DA4820
Click to copy#B2DA20
Click to copySplit Complementary
#20B2DA
Click to copy#4820DA
Click to copyMonochromatic
#DAA520
Click to copy#DFC481
Click to copy#F4EAD2
Click to copy#816213
Click to copy#281E06
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyScarlet Yellow WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
2.24 : 1
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Black background #000000
9.38 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.05 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
5.65 : 1
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Scarlet Yellow Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Scarlet Yellow Color Introduction
Definition
Scarlet Yellow (HEX #DAA520) has the RGB value rgb(218, 165, 32), the HSL value hsl(43°, 74%, 49%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 24%, 85%, 15%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Scarlet Yellow is #2055DA, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #DA4820 and #B2DA20 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#20B2DA, #4820DA) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Scarlet Yellow uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Scarlet Yellow has a contrast ratio of 2.24:1 against white and 9.38:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Brown evokes soil, wood and coffee; its warm, substantial visual effect makes it almost irreplaceable in vintage, home and coffee and dining sectors. Specifically, Scarlet Yellow has a lightness of 49% and a saturation of 74%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: It seems the old term for scarlet-yellow referred to this color.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Scarlet Yellow tends to leave a first impression of being solid and dependable in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Brown suits coffee roasting, home furnishings, vintage brands and any scene that needs to convey a warm texture. In real projects, Scarlet Yellow is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Brown”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Scarlet Yellow 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.
