#D2AE68 Hex Color
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Muted like honey in the shade, #d2ae68 is a soft golden yellow with warm, earthy undertones. Low saturation keeps it mellow, so it suits backgrounds and supporting tones more than accents. Black text reads clearly on it at about 10.0:1 contrast. It looks richer beside navy or charcoal than stark white; if you need a matching neutral, see what colors make gray. The hex code for this yellow is #d2ae68.
Questions about #d2ae68
What is #d2ae68 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d2ae68 is rgb(210, 174, 104), in HSL hsl(40, 54%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 50%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d2ae68?
Deep navy and charcoal make #d2ae68 look richer, while terracotta keeps the palette warm. Avoid stark white, since it washes out the golden undertones and flattens the shade.
Is #d2ae68 readable on white or black?
#d2ae68 has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.99:1 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.