#D5A62B Hex Color
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#d5a62b is a warm, saturated ochre that commands attention. This golden tone functions best as an accent color for sale banners or UI buttons, where it draws the eye immediately. It provides strong contrast against black, maintaining great legibility for small text. The hex code for this shade is #d5a62b. Pair it with deep charcoal to ground its intensity in your design.
Questions about #d5a62b
What is #d5a62b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5a62b is rgb(213, 166, 43), in HSL hsl(43, 67%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 80%, 16%.
What design elements work best with #d5a62b?
Use #d5a62b sparingly as a punchy accent for buttons, badges, or notification icons because its high saturation commands immediate attention. It provides excellent legibility against charcoal or dark gray, making it a reliable choice for UI elements that must stand out.
Does #d5a62b work well in text-heavy layouts?
Avoid using #d5a62b for long-form body text because the high-chroma yellow-gold tone can cause eye strain at small sizes. Instead, reserve it for headings or highlights where you need to draw the eye without compromising the accessibility of the surrounding information.
Is #d5a62b readable on white or black?
#d5a62b has a 2.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.31:1 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.