#D5AC52 Hex Color
A warm honeyed yellow with golden warmth
This warm, honeyed yellow lands between mustard and gold. Because #d5ac52 maintains high readability with black text, it functions well as a background for accessible UI. Use it as a secondary accent to add a mellow glow to designs, but avoid using it across large areas, where it can lose its punch. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy for a sophisticated, grounded finish.
Questions about #d5ac52
What is #d5ac52 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5ac52 is rgb(213, 172, 82), in HSL hsl(41, 61%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 62%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d5ac52 for a sophisticated UI?
Is #d5ac52 suitable for use as a primary background color?
While #d5ac52 offers excellent readability with black text, it is best reserved for smaller UI elements or secondary accents. Using it across large areas can cause it to lose its punch, so limit it to highlights where you need a mellow, inviting glow.
Is #d5ac52 readable on white or black?
#d5ac52 has a 2.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.85:1 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.