#D4A94B Hex Color
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This muted, golden yellow radiates a warm, mellow energy without overwhelming the eye. It works effectively as an accent color for bright branding or spring-themed designs. Because black text offers high readability against the hex code #d4a94b, it remains a practical choice for UI elements. Pair this shade with dark slate or charcoal tones to ground its inherent lightness and prevent it from appearing washed out.
Questions about #d4a94b
What is #d4a94b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4a94b is rgb(212, 169, 75), in HSL hsl(41, 61%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 65%, 17%.
What colors pair best with #d4a94b for UI design?
#d4a94b works beautifully when grounded by deep, neutral tones to maintain balance. Pair it with charcoal or dark slate for high contrast and readability, as these deep neutrals prevent the yellow from appearing washed out or too faint against white backgrounds.
Is #d4a94b readable on white or black?
#d4a94b has a 2.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.57:1 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.