#D6A813 Hex Color
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#d6a813 is a warm, golden yellow with strong saturation and a slightly earthy cast. Its glowing energy suits sale graphics, budget branding, and construction accents, while the rich tone feels more grounded than neon yellow. Use it for headings or calls to action, with black text for clear, accessible contrast. The yellow hex code is #d6a813.
Questions about #d6a813
What is #d6a813 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6a813 is rgb(214, 168, 19), in HSL hsl(46, 84%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 91%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d6a813?
Why does #d6a813 read as warm?
#d6a813 reads as warm because its red component is much stronger than its blue component, giving the saturated yellow an amber, earthy cast rather than a cool, lemon-like appearance on screen. It communicates energy and visibility, but feels more grounded than neon yellow.
Is #d6a813 readable on white or black?
#d6a813 has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.46:1 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.