#D4AF34 Hex Color
A warm metallic gold with rich glow
#d4af34 is a warm, metallic gold with rich yellow undertones. This glowing tone carries high energy, making it an effective choice for call-to-action buttons or small visual accents rather than large backgrounds. It maintains excellent legibility with black text, meeting accessibility standards for small details. Pair this shade with dark slate or charcoal to ground its brightness and prevent the design from feeling washed out.
Questions about #d4af34
What is #d4af34 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4af34 is rgb(212, 175, 52), in HSL hsl(46, 65%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 75%, 17%.
What colors pair best with #d4af34 in a design layout?
Pair #d4af34 with charcoal or deep slate tones to provide the necessary contrast for readability and to anchor its brightness. These dark neutrals prevent the metallic yellow from appearing washed out while maintaining a sophisticated, high-end visual balance.
Is #d4af34 suitable for large background elements?
Because #d4af34 is a high-energy metallic gold, it is generally too intense for large background areas. Use it primarily for small visual accents, button states, or decorative icons to keep your interface clean and accessible for all users.
Is #d4af34 readable on white or black?
#d4af34 has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.98:1 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.