#D3AE06 Hex Color
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Not a pale lemon, #d3ae06 is a deep golden mustard with real weight to it. That saturation makes it a strong accent color for sale banners, budget tags, and construction signage, though it can feel heavy across a full background. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for contrast. The hex code #d3ae06 also passes WCAG AA behind black text at roughly 9.8:1.
Questions about #d3ae06
What is #d3ae06 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d3ae06 is rgb(211, 174, 6), in HSL hsl(49, 94%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 97%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d3ae06?
#d3ae06 pairs well with charcoal and deep navy, which sharpen its golden warmth. Cream and warm gray soften it if you need to use it on larger surfaces.
Can black text sit on a #d3ae06 background?
Yes. Black text on #d3ae06 reaches about 9.8:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1, so small body text stays readable.
Is #d3ae06 readable on white or black?
#d3ae06 has a 2.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.82:1 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.