#D4A657 Hex Color
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Golden amber with a mellow, dusty glow. #d4a657 sits mid-light and softly saturated, so it warms a palette without shouting. It works best as a supporting tone or accent against deep navy or plum, and can turn muddy across large surfaces. Its hex code pairs well with autumn themes and youth branding. Black text on #d4a657 clears WCAG AA at about 9.4:1.
Questions about #d4a657
What is #d4a657 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4a657 is rgb(212, 166, 87), in HSL hsl(38, 59%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 59%, 17%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d4a657?
#d4a657 flatters deep navy and plum, which bring out its golden warmth without clashing. Cream and charcoal also work when you want a softer, more neutral pairing.
Is #d4a657 a warm or cool color?
#d4a657 reads clearly warm thanks to its orange and yellow undertones. Its muted saturation keeps it mellow rather than bright, which suits autumn themes and soft, friendly branding.
Is #d4a657 readable on white or black?
#d4a657 has a 2.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.39:1 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.