#D2BC2A Hex Color
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#d2bc2a is a warm, golden mustard yellow with a slightly muted saturation. It feels spontaneous and bright, working best as an accent color rather than a primary background to avoid overwhelming a layout. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground its energetic, glowing presence. The hex code for this shade is #d2bc2a, which offers excellent readability when paired with black text.
Questions about #d2bc2a
What is #d2bc2a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d2bc2a is rgb(210, 188, 42), in HSL hsl(52, 67%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 80%, 18%.
What color combinations work best with #d2bc2a?
#d2bc2a thrives when grounded by deep, cool neutrals that prevent it from feeling too intense. Pair it with dark charcoal or slate gray for strong readability, or use navy blue to create a sophisticated, high-contrast look for buttons and UI elements.
Is #d2bc2a a good choice for text?
Avoid using #d2bc2a as a primary text color because its high luminosity significantly reduces contrast against white backgrounds. It serves better as an energetic accent or background color, ensuring your design maintains accessibility standards while keeping a modern, warm aesthetic.
Is #d2bc2a readable on white or black?
#d2bc2a has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.96:1 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.