#D5B256 Hex Color
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#d5b256 is a warm, muted yellow with soft golden and earthy undertones. Its mellow saturation creates a gentle, optimistic feel suited to spring layouts, baby products, budget branding, and construction materials. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal, and pair it with black text for readable body copy. The hex code is #d5b256.
Questions about #d5b256
What is #d5b256 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5b256 is rgb(213, 178, 86), in HSL hsl(43, 60%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 60%, 16%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d5b256?
Does #d5b256 read as warm or cool?
#d5b256 reads as a warm, muted yellow because its golden hue is softened by earthy undertones and moderate saturation, giving it a mellow presence that feels more grounded and approachable than bright primary yellow.
Is #d5b256 readable on white or black?
#d5b256 has a 2.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.33:1 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.