#D6A504 Hex Color
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Golden yellow #d6a504 is a warm, highly saturated shade with a rich ochre undertone. Its bold energy suits sale badges, calls to action, construction branding, and small interface accents more than full-page backgrounds. Pair it with deep navy for a sharper palette. The hex code #d6a504 also supports clear black text at about 9.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #d6a504
What is #d6a504 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6a504 is rgb(214, 165, 4), in HSL hsl(46, 96%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 98%, 16%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d6a504?
#d6a504 pairs well with deep navy because the dark blue sharpens its golden warmth and creates clear visual contrast. Use the combination for calls to action, badges, or branding accents, while keeping the yellow area limited.
Is #d6a504 readable on white or black?
#d6a504 has a 2.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.24:1 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.