#D3B305 Hex Color
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Bright and strongly saturated, #d3b305 is a warm yellow with a slight olive cast and enough depth to avoid looking pastel. It brings enthusiasm and opportunity to sale graphics, budget branding, and construction signage. Use it as a small accent against charcoal or deep navy. Black text has about 10.2:1 contrast, making this hex code effective for bold UI labels.
Questions about #d3b305
What is #d3b305 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d3b305 is rgb(211, 179, 5), in HSL hsl(51, 95%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 98%, 17%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d3b305?
#d3b305 pairs well with charcoal or deep navy, which temper its saturated, warm yellow without competing for attention; black also creates strong contrast, while muted olive and neutral backgrounds keep the palette grounded.
What mood does #d3b305 create?
#d3b305 communicates energy, optimism, and practical confidence through its bright saturation and slight olive cast. Its depth keeps it from feeling pastel, making it useful for attention-getting accents in promotional graphics, budget branding, wayfinding, and construction visuals.
Is #d3b305 readable on white or black?
#d3b305 has a 2.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.22:1 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.