#D1AE64 Hex Color
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#d1ae64 is a muted, warm yellow with earthy brown undertones and a mellow, softly glowing finish. Its medium lightness brings gentle optimism without feeling overly bright. Use it as a supporting tone for spring branding, budget retail, construction graphics, or baby products, paired with navy and black. The hex code is #d1ae64, and black text reads clearly on it.
Questions about #d1ae64
What is #d1ae64 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d1ae64 is rgb(209, 174, 100), in HSL hsl(41, 54%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 52%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d1ae64?
#d1ae64 pairs well with navy and black, which anchor its warm yellow and earthy brown undertones without competing with its soft glow. Use it with white for a lighter feel or deep neutrals for stronger contrast.
Is #d1ae64 warm or cool?
#d1ae64 reads as a warm, muted yellow because its golden base is softened by earthy brown undertones. Its medium lightness keeps the warmth mellow rather than bright, making it feel grounded, approachable, and more restrained than saturated yellow.
Is #d1ae64 readable on white or black?
#d1ae64 has a 2.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.94:1 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.