#D2C68E Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated yellow sits between beige and a muted gold. Because it is light and warm, #d2c68e works as a calming base for minimalist interior designs or luxury packaging. It offers excellent legibility with black text, as the contrast ratio is 12.2:1. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal or espresso to prevent it from looking muddy on screens.
Questions about #d2c68e
What is #d2c68e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d2c68e is rgb(210, 198, 142), in HSL hsl(49, 43%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 32%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d2c68e to prevent a muddy look?
Deep, high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or espresso work best to ground the lightness of #d2c68e. These dark tones define the boundaries of the color, ensuring the yellow does not look washed out when used on digital screens.
Is #d2c68e readable on white or black?
#d2c68e has a 1.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.20:1 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.