#D3C337 Hex Color
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Far from a soft lemon, this is a sharp, green-leaning yellow with a warm, almost electric glow. The hex code #d3c337 carries enough saturation to grab attention, which makes it a natural fit for sale tags, budget branding, and construction signage. Use it as a small accent rather than a full background, where it can tire the eye. Black text on top reads clearly at about 11.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #d3c337
What is #d3c337 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d3c337 is rgb(211, 195, 55), in HSL hsl(54, 64%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 74%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d3c337?
Deep navy is the strongest partner for #d3c337 because the cool blue balances its green-leaning warmth. Charcoal and plum also work well. Avoid pale grays and soft pastels, which make the yellow look harsh by comparison.
Is #d3c337 readable on white or black?
#d3c337 has a 1.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.63:1 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.