#D5AD37 Hex Color
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#d5ad37 is a warm, mellow yellow that sits between mustard and gold. It reads fresh and glowing without shouting, which makes it a strong choice for sale banners, budget branding, and construction-themed designs. The hex code #d5ad37 pairs best with deep navy or charcoal text, where its golden undertone stays crisp and legible.
Questions about #d5ad37
What is #d5ad37 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5ad37 is rgb(213, 173, 55), in HSL hsl(45, 65%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 74%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d5ad37?
Deep navy and charcoal are the strongest partners for #d5ad37. The warm golden yellow stays crisp against dark neutrals, and the combination works well for buttons, accents, and call-to-action elements.
Is #d5ad37 a warm or cool yellow?
#d5ad37 leans warm. Its golden, slightly muted undertone gives it a mellow glow rather than the sharp brightness of a pure lemon yellow, so it flatters warm palettes and earthy neutrals.
How does #d5ad37 perform as an accent color?
Very well. #d5ad37 has enough saturation to draw the eye but stays soft enough to avoid overpowering text, making it a reliable accent for highlights, borders, and small UI elements.
Is #d5ad37 readable on white or black?
#d5ad37 has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.86:1 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.