#D59B0B Hex Color
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Sale banners and clearance tags often reach for this bold mustard yellow. The hex code #d59b0b is fairly saturated and warm, with an earthy edge that keeps it mellow instead of harsh. It shines as an accent or on large type, and it pairs well with navy. Black text on it hits about 8.5:1 contrast, so small body text stays readable.
Questions about #d59b0b
What is #d59b0b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d59b0b is rgb(213, 155, 11), in HSL hsl(43, 90%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 95%, 16%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d59b0b?
Navy makes #d59b0b look richer, while charcoal keeps it grounded for UI work. Soft pastels tend to wash out next to its saturation. For text, black reads clearly on it at about 8.5:1 contrast.
Is #d59b0b readable on white or black?
#d59b0b has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.52:1 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.