#D3A144 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Reach for #d3a144 when a design needs a mellow golden accent, such as autumn sale banners, honey packaging, or youth brand work. This muted amber carries warm yellow undertones without the glare of brighter orange. Black text reads clearly on it at roughly 9:1 contrast, so it holds up behind body copy. Pair it with deep teal for a combination that feels fresh.
Questions about #d3a144
What is #d3a144 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d3a144 is rgb(211, 161, 68), in HSL hsl(39, 62%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 68%, 17%.
What text color works best on #d3a144?
Black text is the safest choice, reading at about 9:1 contrast on #d3a144. That clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1, so small body text stays legible on this background.
What colors pair well with #d3a144?
Deep teal makes #d3a144 look richer than the usual brown pairings, while burgundy grounds it in warmer autumn palettes. Both keep its mellow, golden character intact.
Is #d3a144 readable on white or black?
#d3a144 has a 2.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.95:1 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.