#D0AC3C Hex Color
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This golden yellow feels saturated and warm, carrying a touch of brown that keeps it from feeling overly neon. Because it offers strong contrast with black text, #d0ac3c functions best as a high-impact accent color rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy to ground its intensity and add a sense of purposeful energy to your design layout.
Questions about #d0ac3c
What is #d0ac3c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d0ac3c is rgb(208, 172, 60), in HSL hsl(45, 61%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 71%, 18%.
How should I use #d0ac3c in a UI design?
Use #d0ac3c sparingly as a high-impact accent color rather than a dominant background. It provides strong contrast against dark text, making it perfect for call-to-action buttons or small visual elements when paired with charcoal.
What colors complement #d0ac3c?
This saturated yellow works best when grounded by deep, cool tones that balance its inherent warmth. Try pairing it with navy to create a sophisticated, energetic contrast that keeps your layout feeling grounded rather than overwhelmed by the brightness.
Is #d0ac3c readable on white or black?
#d0ac3c has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.64:1 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.