#D1A245 Hex Color
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Warm and muted, #d1a245 is a mellow yellow with earthy golden-brown undertones. Its medium lightness brings softness and optimism without the sharp energy of brighter yellows. Use it for spring graphics, sale labels, baby products, or construction branding. The hex code #d1a245 works well as a supporting tone with navy, cream, or charcoal, while black text remains highly readable.
Questions about #d1a245
What is #d1a245 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d1a245 is rgb(209, 162, 69), in HSL hsl(40, 60%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 67%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d1a245?
#d1a245 pairs well with navy, cream, charcoal, and restrained neutrals because its muted golden warmth gains balance from cooler or quieter surroundings, making these combinations useful for backgrounds, accents, labels, and supporting palette roles. Use navy for stronger contrast, cream for softness, and charcoal for a grounded look.
What mood does #d1a245 create in a design?
#d1a245 creates a warm, mellow, optimistic mood without the sharp energy of bright yellow, so it works well for spring graphics, sale labels, baby-product visuals, and construction branding that need a friendly but grounded accent.
Is #d1a245 readable on white or black?
#d1a245 has a 2.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.96:1 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.