#D4A01D Hex Color
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#d4a01d is a saturated, golden yellow with strong warm undertones. It radiates high energy and pairs best as a punchy accent color rather than a primary background. When using this shade for UI elements, black text maintains excellent readability at 8.8:1 contrast. Designers often use this hex code to draw attention to sale banners or call-to-action buttons where visibility is the main priority.
Questions about #d4a01d
What is #d4a01d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4a01d is rgb(212, 160, 29), in HSL hsl(43, 76%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 86%, 17%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What design context works best for this golden yellow?
This shade acts best as a punchy accent color rather than a primary background because of its high saturation. Use #d4a01d sparingly for call-to-action buttons, sale banners, or notification badges to ensure the color remains impactful and not overwhelming.
Is #d4a01d readable on white or black?
#d4a01d has a 2.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.84:1 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.