#D4B47C Hex Color
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This mellow, unsaturated yellow brings a warm and grounded feel to UI designs. As a muted gold, #d4b47c works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base, as it can appear muddy when used in large blocks. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or slate gray, providing enough contrast for readable black text. The hex code for this soft shade is #d4b47c.
Questions about #d4b47c
What is #d4b47c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4b47c is rgb(212, 180, 124), in HSL hsl(38, 51%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 42%, 17%.
How should I use #d4b47c in UI design?
#d4b47c works best as a supporting accent rather than a primary color, as it can appear muddy when used in large blocks. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to ensure good text readability and visual contrast.
What undertones does #d4b47c have?
This shade is a warm, unsaturated yellow that leans toward a muted gold or antique brass. Its grounded, earthy quality comes from the specific mix of yellow and brown tones, making it feel less vibrant than a standard primary yellow.
Is #d4b47c readable on white or black?
#d4b47c has a 1.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.61:1 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.