#D3AF36 Hex Color
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#d3af36 is a warm, moderately muted yellow with golden-brown undertones and enough brightness to suggest optimism without looking harsh. It brings enthusiasm and opportunity to sale graphics, budget branding, and construction signage. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or navy. Black text remains highly readable, with about a 10.0:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #d3af36.
Questions about #d3af36
What is #d3af36 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d3af36 is rgb(211, 175, 54), in HSL hsl(46, 64%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 74%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d3af36?
Does #d3af36 feel warm or cool?
#d3af36 reads as a warm, moderately muted yellow because its golden-brown undertones temper the brightness, giving it an optimistic, grounded character that feels energetic without the harshness of a highly saturated yellow. It suits sale graphics, opportunity-focused messaging, and construction accents.
Is #d3af36 readable on white or black?
#d3af36 has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.95:1 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.