#D3B81D Hex Color
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This saturated golden-yellow brings a high-energy, neon quality to branding and call-to-action buttons. Because #d3b81d is intense and warm, it functions best as a punchy 10% accent rather than a dominant background. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or navy, offering excellent readability for black text. The hex code for this assertive shade is #d3b81d.
Questions about #d3b81d
What is #d3b81d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d3b81d is rgb(211, 184, 29), in HSL hsl(51, 76%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 86%, 17%.
How should I use #d3b81d in a UI design layout?
Use #d3b81d sparingly as a 10% accent color to maintain visual balance without overwhelming the user interface. It works exceptionally well on charcoal or deep navy backgrounds, where its high-energy, neon undertones provide maximum contrast and clear readability for call-to-action buttons.
Is #d3b81d readable on white or black?
#d3b81d has a 1.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.64:1 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.