#D0C12C Hex Color
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Sale banners and caution signs reach for a mustard yellow like this one. #d0c12c is a saturated citron with a green undertone, bright and warm enough to signal a discount or a warning. Its lightness gives black text about 11.3:1 contrast, so it works behind small body copy. Best used as an accent, it flatters deep navy and charcoal.
Questions about #d0c12c
What is #d0c12c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d0c12c is rgb(208, 193, 44), in HSL hsl(55, 65%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 79%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d0c12c?
The strongest pairing is deep navy, since its cool darkness grounds the green-leaning warmth of #d0c12c, though charcoal and warm browns give a softer, earthier option when high contrast matters less.
Is #d0c12c readable on white or black?
#d0c12c has a 1.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.34:1 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.