#D0B452 Hex Color
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Mellow golden yellow with a soft, sunlit glow. The hex code #d0b452 has enough body to back black text at roughly 10.3:1 contrast, so it works as a warm background for body copy. It flatters deeper orange tones and dark navy in spring, baby, or sale designs.
Questions about #d0b452
What is #d0b452 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d0b452 is rgb(208, 180, 82), in HSL hsl(47, 57%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 61%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d0b452?
#d0b452 pairs well with dark navy for strong contrast and with soft cream or sage for a gentler spring palette. Its muted golden base keeps neighboring colors from clashing.
Is black or white text better on #d0b452?
Black text. #d0b452 reaches about 10.3:1 contrast with black, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA requirement, while white text falls short and reads washed out.
What mood does #d0b452 convey?
Its muted saturation and mid lightness give #d0b452 a calm, cheerful feel. It reads upbeat without the loudness of pure yellow, which suits youth-focused and budget-friendly designs.
Is #d0b452 readable on white or black?
#d0b452 has a 2.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.33:1 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.