#D2AE6D Hex Color
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#d2ae6d is a warm, unsaturated yellow that feels mellow and approachable. Because of its muted character, it avoids the harshness of brighter tones, making it effective for baby products or inviting spring-themed layouts. This color offers excellent contrast for black text. When mixing gray, this shade serves as a sophisticated base for earthy palettes, especially when paired with deep slate or charcoal tones.
Questions about #d2ae6d
What is #d2ae6d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d2ae6d is rgb(210, 174, 109), in HSL hsl(39, 53%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 48%, 18%.
What colors pair best with #d2ae6d for a balanced palette?
This warm yellow works exceptionally well when contrasted with deep tones like charcoal or slate to ground its muted quality. You can also pair it with soft creams or desaturated greens for a gentle, organic look that feels balanced and approachable.
Is #d2ae6d readable on white or black?
#d2ae6d has a 2.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.01:1 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.