#D6A645 Hex Color
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Reach for the hex code #d6a645 when a sale banner or spring layout needs warmth without shouting. This mellow yellow leans golden and slightly muted, so it reads friendly rather than electric. It works best as a background for black text, which clears contrast at 9.4:1, and it pairs well with deep teal.
Questions about #d6a645
What is #d6a645 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6a645 is rgb(214, 166, 69), in HSL hsl(40, 64%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 68%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d6a645?
Is #d6a645 readable on white or black?
#d6a645 has a 2.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.39:1 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.