#D19A22 Hex Color
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#d19a22 is a mellow, mustard-toned yellow with a dry, golden warmth. Its mid lightness keeps it grounded rather than loud, so it earns its place as an accent, not a full background. It flatters deep teal and charcoal, and black text on it hits about 8.4:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #d19a22
What is #d19a22 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d19a22 is rgb(209, 154, 34), in HSL hsl(41, 72%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 84%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d19a22?
Deep teal and charcoal both make #d19a22 look richer, while burgundy gives it a vintage, autumn feel. Skip pale pastels, which wash out its warmth.
Is #d19a22 readable on white or black?
#d19a22 has a 2.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.35:1 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.