#D4B356 Hex Color

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The hex code #d4b356 is a medium-light, muted golden yellow with warm amber undertones and a soft, mellow glow. Its moderate saturation feels fresh and upbeat without becoming loud, supporting themes of happiness, opportunity, and youth. Use it for spring backgrounds, baby products, sale graphics, or construction accents. Black text reads clearly on it at about 10.4:1 contrast.

Questions about #d4b356

What is #d4b356 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4b356 is rgb(212, 179, 86), in HSL hsl(44, 59%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 59%, 17%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #d4b356 in a design palette?
#d4b356 pairs well with navy for stronger contrast, charcoal for grounded layouts, and muted sage for a softer natural palette. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a full-page background when visual warmth could become tiring.
Is #d4b356 readable on white or black?
#d4b356 has a 2.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.38:1 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.