#D4B417 Hex Color
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This saturated, golden yellow radiates warmth and high energy. Because it is so intense, #d4b417 works best as a 10% accent color to highlight buttons or calls to action rather than a background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal grays, which provide the necessary contrast for readability. The hex code is #d4b417, and it offers plenty of accessibility when used with black text.
Questions about #d4b417
What is #d4b417 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4b417 is rgb(212, 180, 23), in HSL hsl(50, 80%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 89%, 17%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
How should I use #d4b417 effectively in a design layout?
#d4b417 is an intense, high-energy shade that functions best as a focused accent rather than a primary background color. Use it sparingly to draw the eye toward essential elements like calls-to-action or notification badges to avoid overwhelming your users.
Is #d4b417 readable on white or black?
#d4b417 has a 2.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.34:1 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.