#D4AE26 Hex Color
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#d4ae26 is a warm, golden yellow with a mellow glow. Its high saturation keeps it lively without going full neon, though it can feel loud across a whole background. It works best as an accent on dark layouts, sale banners, or budget-friendly branding. Black text reads clearly on top, so it also holds up behind small labels and UI badges.
Questions about #d4ae26
What is #d4ae26 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4ae26 is rgb(212, 174, 38), in HSL hsl(47, 70%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 82%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d4ae26?
Is #d4ae26 readable on white or black?
#d4ae26 has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.88:1 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.