#D1A500 Hex Color
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Saturated and warm, #d1a500 is a bold golden yellow with a slightly ochre undertone. Its strong brightness brings energy and urgency to calls to action, sale graphics, and construction accents. Use it as a small accent beside navy or charcoal rather than a full background. The hex code #d1a500 supports clear black text at about 9.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #d1a500
What is #d1a500 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d1a500 is rgb(209, 165, 0), in HSL hsl(47, 100%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 100%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d1a500?
Where does #d1a500 work best in a design?
#d1a500 works best as a small, high-energy accent in calls to action, sale graphics, warning cues, and construction-themed visuals; its strong brightness can overwhelm a full page, so pair it with navy, charcoal, or another dark neutral.
Is #d1a500 readable on white or black?
#d1a500 has a 2.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.09:1 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.