#D5A645 Hex Color
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This golden mustard hue carries a distinct warmth without overwhelming a palette. With its medium saturation, #d5a645 functions best as a secondary accent rather than a full background, where it can easily appear dated. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal or navy to ground its brightness, as the high contrast ensures legibility for text while maintaining a balanced, cheerful aesthetic.
Questions about #d5a645
What is #d5a645 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5a645 is rgb(213, 166, 69), in HSL hsl(40, 63%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 68%, 16%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #d5a645 for balance?
Is #d5a645 suitable for full background use?
#d5a645 is generally too saturated for large, full-page backgrounds as it can easily overwhelm the viewer's eyes. It functions much more effectively as a secondary or tertiary accent color, adding warmth to specific interface elements like buttons or icons.
Is #d5a645 readable on white or black?
#d5a645 has a 2.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.36:1 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.