#D4B568 Hex Color

A warm and soft muted gold

Hex color #d4b568 graphic
This muted gold offers a soft, sunny appearance that feels approachable rather than overwhelming. Because it is desaturated, #d4b568 works well as a background color for light-hearted branding or baby product designs. Black text reads clearly against this shade, providing excellent readability. Try pairing this hex code with dark navy or charcoal grey to anchor the warmth without washing out your layout.

Questions about #d4b568

What is #d4b568 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4b568 is rgb(212, 181, 104), in HSL hsl(43, 56%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 51%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d4b568?
Pair #d4b568 with dark navy or charcoal to create a sophisticated balance. These deep neutrals ground the warmth of the gold, preventing it from washing out your design while maintaining high readability for text elements.
Is #d4b568 suitable for text usage?
Because #d4b568 is a lighter muted gold, it works best as a background color rather than for body text. Use dark, high-contrast text like charcoal or deep brown to ensure your content remains accessible and easy to read.
Is #d4b568 readable on white or black?
#d4b568 has a 1.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.60:1 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.