#D5B546 Hex Color

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#d5b546 is a warm, moderately saturated golden yellow with earthy ochre undertones. Its mellow brightness brings enthusiasm and positivity to sale graphics, budget branding, and construction signage. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or navy rather than a full-page background. The hex code #d5b546 also supports highly readable black text, with about 10.5:1 contrast.

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What is #d5b546 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #d5b546 is rgb(213, 181, 70), in HSL hsl(47, 63%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 67%, 16%.

What colors pair well with #d5b546?

#d5b546 pairs well with charcoal and navy, which temper its warm golden energy and give layouts more structure; pale neutrals soften it, while terracotta reinforces its earthy character in accent palettes. Keep it as a supporting tone rather than a full-page background.

Is #d5b546 readable on white or black?

#d5b546 has a 1.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.52:1 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.

#D5B546 Hex Color

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