#D6A317 Hex Color
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Warm and fairly saturated, #d6a317 is a mellow golden yellow with an energetic edge. Its bright, earthy character suggests enthusiasm, opportunity, and upbeat action, making it effective for sale graphics, budget brands, and construction signage. Use it as a bold accent against navy or charcoal rather than a full-page background. The hex code #d6a317 supports clear black text at about 9.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #d6a317
What is #d6a317 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6a317 is rgb(214, 163, 23), in HSL hsl(44, 81%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 89%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d6a317?
Is #d6a317 a warm or cool color?
#d6a317 reads as a warm golden yellow because its yellow base carries an earthy, ochre-like influence rather than blue or green. That warmth suggests optimism and action, making it effective for lively accents and attention-getting calls to action.
Is #d6a317 readable on white or black?
#d6a317 has a 2.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.11:1 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.