#D4B808 Hex Color
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#d4b808 is a high-energy yellow with a strong mustard undertone that leans toward gold. Because it is so saturated, this shade functions best as an accent color rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal grays for a high-contrast, industrial look. The hex code is #d4b808, and its high luminosity ensures that black text remains readable and distinct over the surface.
Questions about #d4b808
What is #d4b808 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4b808 is rgb(212, 184, 8), in HSL hsl(52, 93%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 96%, 17%.
What colors best complement #d4b808 in a design scheme?
Is #d4b808 readable on white or black?
#d4b808 has a 1.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.65:1 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.