#D4C045 Hex Color
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Somewhere between mustard and dried turmeric, this mellow yellow glows without shouting. #d4c045 carries an earthy warmth that fits sale banners, budget branding, and construction signage. It works best as a supporting tone or small accent, since it can read muddy across large areas. Pair it with deep plum or navy for contrast. Black text on the #d4c045 hex code hits about 11.4:1, well past AA.
Questions about #d4c045
What is #d4c045 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4c045 is rgb(212, 192, 69), in HSL hsl(52, 62%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 67%, 17%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d4c045?
Deep plum, navy, and charcoal all make #d4c045 look richer by contrast. Skip pale grays and soft whites, which wash out its warmth.
Is #d4c045 readable on white or black?
#d4c045 has a 1.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.42:1 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.