#D3A336 Hex Color
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Sale banners and construction signage often reach for this mellow yellow. #d3a336 is warm and moderately muted, with brown undertones that keep it friendly rather than loud. It works best as a supporting tone or accent, since large fields can feel heavy. Pair it with charcoal or deep teal, and set black text on top for strong contrast.
Questions about #d3a336
What is #d3a336 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d3a336 is rgb(211, 163, 54), in HSL hsl(42, 64%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 74%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d3a336?
Deep teal and charcoal make #d3a336 feel grounded, while navy adds a richness that white backgrounds tend to wash out. Use it as a 30% or 10% tone rather than a full base.
Is #d3a336 readable on white or black?
#d3a336 has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.06:1 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.