#D6AA00 Hex Color
A bold, saturated golden mustard yellow
This golden mustard tone carries a heavy, saturated warmth that demands attention. Because of its intensity, #d6aa00 works best as a 10% accent rather than a background color, where it can easily overwhelm the eye. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal or deep navy to ground its brightness. Black text reads clearly over this shade, making it a functional choice for high-contrast UI buttons.
Questions about #d6aa00
What is #d6aa00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6aa00 is rgb(214, 170, 0), in HSL hsl(48, 100%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 100%, 16%.
What colors pair best with the golden mustard of #d6aa00?
Is #d6aa00 suitable for UI text or background elements?
While #d6aa00 is excellent for high-contrast UI buttons or call-to-action elements, it is generally too intense for large background areas. Use it sparingly as a 10% accent to maintain readability and avoid visual fatigue for your users.
Is #d6aa00 readable on white or black?
#d6aa00 has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.60:1 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.