#D0BF1E Hex Color
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A high-saturation mustard tone, #d0bf1e feels energetic and creates an instant sense of urgency. Because it carries an intense olive undertone, use this shade as an accent rather than a background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or muted navy, providing enough contrast for accessibility. The hex code for this energetic yellow is #d0bf1e, making it a bold choice for alert messaging or sale indicators.
Questions about #d0bf1e
What is #d0bf1e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d0bf1e is rgb(208, 191, 30), in HSL hsl(54, 75%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 86%, 18%.
How should I use #d0bf1e in a design project?
What colors complement #d0bf1e?
Because of its olive undertone, #d0bf1e looks most harmonious when grounded by dark neutrals like charcoal or deep, desaturated teals. These pairings balance the inherent urgency of the yellow with enough contrast to ensure your text remains accessible and easy to read.
Is #d0bf1e readable on white or black?
#d0bf1e has a 1.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.15:1 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.