#D1A90A Hex Color
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This intense mustard yellow commands attention through its high saturation and warm, golden undertones. Best used as a small accent rather than a background, #d1a90a works well for calls to action or highlighting key UI elements. Pair it with deep charcoals to maximize contrast, as black text remains highly legible against this hue. The hex code for this bold, energetic shade is #d1a90a.
Questions about #d1a90a
What is #d1a90a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d1a90a is rgb(209, 169, 10), in HSL hsl(48, 91%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 95%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d1a90a?
Is #d1a90a a good choice for text?
Using #d1a90a for body text is generally not recommended as it struggles to meet contrast standards against white backgrounds. Instead, use this high-saturation hue for small interface elements, buttons, or calls to action where readability is less critical than visual impact.
Is #d1a90a readable on white or black?
#d1a90a has a 2.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.39:1 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.