#D6A035 Hex Color
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The shade of ripe mustard or aged brass, #d6a035 sits between yellow and orange with a mellow, earthy warmth. Black text reads clearly on it, around 8.9:1 contrast, so it works behind small type. It shines as an accent in sale, autumn, or food branding, though it can turn muddy across full backgrounds. The hex code #d6a035 suits designers who want warmth without neon energy.
Questions about #d6a035
What is #d6a035 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6a035 is rgb(214, 160, 53), in HSL hsl(40, 66%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 75%, 16%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d6a035?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal all make #d6a035 feel richer than plain white does. For a softer take, try pairing it with cream and warm brown tones.
Is #d6a035 readable on white or black?
#d6a035 has a 2.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.93:1 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.