#D3CA21 Hex Color
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A vivid citrus yellow with a warm glow, #d3ca21 is bright and jazzy without tipping into harsh neon. Its spark suits sale graphics, budget signage, and bold accents, though it can tire the eye as a full background. It pairs well with charcoal or deep teal, and black text sits clearly on top with about 12.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #d3ca21
What is #d3ca21 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d3ca21 is rgb(211, 202, 33), in HSL hsl(57, 73%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 84%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d3ca21?
Charcoal and deep teal make #d3ca21 look richer than neutrals do. For a softer scheme, try muted olive or warm gray as supporting tones and keep this yellow as the accent.
Is #d3ca21 readable on white or black?
#d3ca21 has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.23:1 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.