#D1AC0A Hex Color
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A golden mustard hue, #d1ac0a radiates a bright, warm energy that commands immediate attention. This saturated tone works best as a punchy 10% accent rather than a background, where it risks overwhelming the viewer. Pair it with deep charcoal or matte black for high-contrast, readable layouts. The hex code for this spirited yellow is #d1ac0a, which provides excellent accessibility for small black text.
Questions about #d1ac0a
What is #d1ac0a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d1ac0a is rgb(209, 172, 10), in HSL hsl(49, 91%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 95%, 18%.
How should I use #d1ac0a in a UI design?
#d1ac0a serves best as a bold, limited-use accent rather than a primary background color. Use it sparingly to draw attention to call-to-action buttons or highlights, pairing it against charcoal or deep navy text for optimal readability and high contrast.
Is #d1ac0a readable on white or black?
#d1ac0a has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.61:1 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.