#D1B70E Hex Color
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Reach for this saturated golden yellow when a design needs energy without tipping into neon. #d1b70e glows warm and mellow, which makes it a natural fit for sale banners, budget branding, and construction signage. It reads best as an accent or supporting tone rather than a full background. Black text on the hex code #d1b70e hits about 10.5:1 contrast, so it clears WCAG AA even behind small body copy.
Questions about #d1b70e
What is #d1b70e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d1b70e is rgb(209, 183, 14), in HSL hsl(52, 87%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 93%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d1b70e?
#d1b70e looks rich against deep cool tones like navy or forest green, and it warms up charcoal nicely. Skip pairing it with orange or lime, since the hues sit too close and blur together.
What does the color #d1b70e convey?
It reads as enthusiasm and spontaneity, the kind of yellow used in clearance sale signs and safety markings. The olive-leaning undertone keeps it mellow rather than electric.
Is #d1b70e readable on white or black?
#d1b70e has a 2.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.49:1 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.