#D1B74D Hex Color

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This muted, golden yellow has a warm, earthy character that feels less electric than primary hues. It functions best as an accent color rather than a large background field, where it might overwhelm the eye. Because #d1b74d provides excellent contrast against black text, it works well for legible, high-impact buttons or UI elements. Learn how to make orange if you need to adjust its warmth.

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What is #d1b74d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #d1b74d is rgb(209, 183, 77), in HSL hsl(48, 59%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 63%, 18%.

What colors pair well with #d1b74d in a design scheme?

This golden yellow anchors well against deep neutrals like charcoal or navy to provide high-legibility contrast. For a softer, earth-toned palette, try balancing it with terracotta or deep olive greens to maintain a consistent natural warmth throughout your layout.

Is #d1b74d readable on white or black?

#d1b74d has a 1.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.59:1 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.

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