#D5A93D Hex Color
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#d5a93d is a warm, golden-yellow with a sturdy, organic quality that avoids being overly neon. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or slate greys, which anchor its brightness. Because this shade provides excellent contrast against black text, it functions well as a high-visibility accent color for buttons or call-to-action elements. Use it sparingly, as its intensity can easily overwhelm a layout if used as a primary background.
Questions about #d5a93d
What is #d5a93d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5a93d is rgb(213, 169, 61), in HSL hsl(43, 64%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 71%, 16%.
What colors pair best with #d5a93d in a design layout?
#d5a93d creates its strongest impact when balanced against deep charcoal or slate grays. These neutral, dark tones anchor the brightness of this golden-yellow, allowing it to function as a high-visibility accent without overwhelming the user interface.
Is #d5a93d suitable for text or background usage?
Avoid using #d5a93d as a primary background color, as its high saturation can quickly overwhelm a layout. It is much better suited for small, punchy elements like buttons or notification badges that need to grab immediate user attention.
Is #d5a93d readable on white or black?
#d5a93d has a 2.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.57:1 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.