#D39F10 Hex Color
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This saturated golden yellow commands attention with its intense, warm energy. Because it is so bold, #d39f10 works best as a sharp accent color rather than a large background block. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys for a balanced, modern look that pops. Black text remains highly readable over this shade, making it a reliable choice for high-contrast interface elements.
Questions about #d39f10
What is #d39f10 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d39f10 is rgb(211, 159, 16), in HSL hsl(44, 86%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 92%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d39f10?
Deep charcoal greys and slate tones balance the intensity of #d39f10 perfectly, creating a professional, modern aesthetic. These neutral, dark backgrounds ground the brightness of the gold while ensuring that text or graphical elements remain crisp and highly legible for users.
Is #d39f10 suitable for UI text?
Avoid using #d39f10 for body text or thin lines, as its lightness makes it difficult to read against a white background. Instead, reserve this shade for high-contrast interface elements like buttons, call-to-action highlights, or alert badges that require immediate user attention.
Is #d39f10 readable on white or black?
#d39f10 has a 2.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.73:1 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.