Wattle

Q: How do I use #D2C52D in CSS?

You can use #D2C52D in CSS with: background-color: #D2C52D; or color: #D2C52D; or as an RGB value: rgb(210, 197, 45). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 6%, 79%, 18%.

#D2C52D

Wattle is a warm medium color with the hex code #D2C52D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 210, 197, 45 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 6%, 79%, 18% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Wattle color values

HEX: #D2C52D
RGB: 210, 197, 45
HSL: 55°, 65%, 50%
CMYK: 0, 6, 79, 18

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Wattle sits at 55° on the color wheel with 65% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. At 65% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Wattle is rendered as rgb(210, 197, 45), where the red channel dominates at 210, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Wattle translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 6M 79Y 18K. The low-to-moderate black value (18%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (79%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Wattle

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #D2C52D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 210, 197, 45;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#D2C52D',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 6%
Y: 79%
K: 18%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(210, 197, 45)
rgba(210, 197, 45, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 55° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #D2C52D?

#D2C52D is Wattle, a warm medium color with RGB values of 210, 197, 45. It has a hue of 55°, 65% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #D2C52D?

The RGB color code for #D2C52D is rgb(210, 197, 45). This means it contains 210 red, 197 green, and 45 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Wattle a warm or cool color?

Wattle (#D2C52D) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #D2C52D in CSS?

You can use #D2C52D in CSS with: background-color: #D2C52D; or color: #D2C52D; or as an RGB value: rgb(210, 197, 45). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 6%, 79%, 18%.