#D2BB63 Hex Color
Muted golden yellow with earthy warmth
#d2bb63 is a muted, golden-yellow with earthy, ochre undertones. Its warmth makes it an excellent choice for playful illustrations or spring-themed branding. Since it offers high contrast, black text remains perfectly legible over this shade. Use it as a secondary accent color rather than a primary background to avoid overwhelming a design, as it pairs effectively with deep charcoal or forest green.
Questions about #d2bb63
What is #d2bb63 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d2bb63 is rgb(210, 187, 99), in HSL hsl(48, 55%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 53%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d2bb63?
#d2bb63 works best when balanced against deep, grounding neutrals. It creates a high-contrast, professional look when paired with charcoal or forest green, as these dark shades prevent the golden-yellow from feeling too overwhelming in your layout.
Is #d2bb63 suitable for text overlays?
Because #d2bb63 is a relatively light and vibrant golden-yellow, it is best used as a background for high-contrast dark text rather than for body copy itself. Using black or very dark navy text over this shade ensures maximum readability.
Is #d2bb63 readable on white or black?
#d2bb63 has a 1.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.02:1 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.