#D0A457 Hex Color
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The hex code #d0a457 produces a warm, muted orange-yellow with soft golden undertones and a pastel-like, mellow finish. Its moderate lightness and low saturation convey optimism, youth, creativity, and opportunity without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone for spring, autumn, food, or budget-focused branding, especially with navy or dark brown. Black text achieves about a 9.1:1 contrast ratio on this color.
Questions about #d0a457
What is #d0a457 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d0a457 is rgb(208, 164, 87), in HSL hsl(38, 56%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 58%, 18%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d0a457?
#d0a457 pairs well with navy for crisp contrast, dark brown for an earthy palette, and muted orange or yellow for a softer, more cohesive look in seasonal or food-focused designs.
What mood does #d0a457 create?
#d0a457 creates a warm, mellow mood that suggests optimism, creativity, youth, and opportunity without the intensity of bright yellow or orange, making it useful as a supporting accent for spring, autumn, food, and value-focused branding.
Is #d0a457 readable on white or black?
#d0a457 has a 2.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.12:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.