#D3BB3E Hex Color
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Sale banners and warning signage often reach for this mellow yellow. #d3bb3e is warm and gold-leaning, muted enough to read as friendly rather than alarmist. Its saturation carries plenty of energy, but at full-bleed backgrounds it can feel heavy, so it works best as an accent or on large type. Pair it with charcoal for contrast, or navy for something richer. Black text on the hex code #d3bb3e hits about 10.9:1 contrast, so small copy stays readable.
Questions about #d3bb3e
What is #d3bb3e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d3bb3e is rgb(211, 187, 62), in HSL hsl(50, 63%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 71%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d3bb3e?
#d3bb3e pairs well with charcoal and deep navy, both of which let its warm glow stand out. For a bolder palette, a muted plum or teal works as a supporting tone.
Where does #d3bb3e work best in a design?
Use #d3bb3e as an accent or on large type in sale graphics, budget promotions, and construction signage. Full-bleed backgrounds can feel heavy, so balance it with neutral surfaces.
Is #d3bb3e readable on white or black?
#d3bb3e has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.94:1 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.