#D6A213 Hex Color
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#d6a213 is a warm, saturated golden yellow with a lively glow and slightly orange undertones. Its upbeat energy suits sale graphics, budget brands, and construction signage where visibility matters. Use it as a strong accent against navy or charcoal rather than a full-page background. The hex code #d6a213 supports highly legible black text with about 9:1 contrast.
Questions about #d6a213
What is #d6a213 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6a213 is rgb(214, 162, 19), in HSL hsl(44, 84%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 91%, 16%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d6a213?
The warm golden yellow of #d6a213 pairs especially well with navy, charcoal, and deep burgundy, which balance its brightness without competing for attention across backgrounds and accents in a balanced palette. Use it as an accent rather than a full-page background.
Is #d6a213 a warm or cool color?
#d6a213 reads as a warm color because its saturated yellow base leans toward orange rather than green on the color wheel, creating an upbeat, lively impression in surrounding palettes and layouts. Dark blue and neutral colors help ground its energy.
Is #d6a213 readable on white or black?
#d6a213 has a 2.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.03:1 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.