#D6AC2C Hex Color
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Somewhere between mustard and marigold, #d6ac2c is a golden yellow with real warmth and punch. The hex code sits at a mid lightness, so it stays lively without going neon, and black text reads clearly on it at about 9.8:1 contrast. Best used as an accent for sale banners, CTAs, and construction signage, it flatters deep navy and charcoal better than plain white.
Questions about #d6ac2c
What is #d6ac2c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6ac2c is rgb(214, 172, 44), in HSL hsl(45, 67%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 79%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d6ac2c?
Deep navy and charcoal make #d6ac2c look richer than white does, since dark neighbors protect its glow. A small dose of burgundy also works well for a warm, vintage-leaning palette.
Is #d6ac2c readable on white or black?
#d6ac2c has a 2.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.79:1 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.