#D3A331 Hex Color
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Somewhere between mustard and honey, #d3a331 is a mellow yellow with a brownish undertone. Its medium lightness keeps it from shouting, so it earns its place as an accent against deep navy or charcoal rather than a full background. Black text on this hex code reaches about 9.1:1 contrast, so body copy stays readable. You will spot it in sale banners, budget branding, and construction signage.
Questions about #d3a331
What is #d3a331 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d3a331 is rgb(211, 163, 49), in HSL hsl(42, 65%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 77%, 17%.
What text color works best on #d3a331?
Black text. #d3a331 hits about 9.1:1 contrast against black, which clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for small body text. White text falls well short, so keep light type off this background.
What colors pair well with #d3a331?
Deep, saturated tones make it glow, especially navy, charcoal, and burgundy. The 60/30/10 rule fits well here: let #d3a331 be the small accent, since it can turn muddy across large areas.
Is #d3a331 readable on white or black?
#d3a331 has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.05:1 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.