#D4D017 Hex Color
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Bright and highly saturated, this warm yellow has a slight olive-green undertone and a lively, glowing finish. The hex code #d4d017 brings enthusiasm and spontaneity to sale graphics, budget branding, and construction signage. Use it as a small accent beside charcoal or navy, since its intensity can overwhelm large areas. Black text reads clearly on it.
Questions about #d4d017
What is #d4d017 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4d017 is rgb(212, 208, 23), in HSL hsl(59, 80%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 89%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d4d017?
Does #d4d017 look warm or cool?
#d4d017 reads as warm because its bright yellow hue carries a slight olive-green undertone rather than shifting toward lemon or cool green. Its glowing saturation creates an energetic mood, so it works best as an accent when a full background feels too intense.
Is #d4d017 readable on white or black?
#d4d017 has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.83:1 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.