#D2A047 Hex Color
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This muted golden yellow balances warm energy with a grounded, earthy undertone. It carries a soft, approachable mood that works well for branding or baby products needing a gentle touch. Since black text provides excellent 8.9:1 contrast against it, you can safely use the hex code #d2a047 for small body text. Pair this shade with deep charcoal or slate blue to avoid a washed-out appearance.
Questions about #d2a047
What is #d2a047 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d2a047 is rgb(210, 160, 71), in HSL hsl(38, 61%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 66%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d2a047?
This muted gold works best when balanced by deep, cool neutrals like charcoal or slate blue. Using these contrasting dark tones prevents the yellow from appearing washed out and adds depth to your overall color palette.
Is #d2a047 readable on white or black?
#d2a047 has a 2.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.85:1 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.