#D6AE3F Hex Color
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Not a sharp lemon or a washed-out pastel. #d6ae3f is a golden yellow with mustard undertones, warm and mellow instead of loud. Its mid saturation gives it a glittering, almost metallic glow, which suits sale banners and construction signage. Best used as an accent at the 10% end of a palette, it flatters deep teal and charcoal. Black text on the hex code #d6ae3f reaches about 10:1 contrast, so small copy stays readable.
Questions about #d6ae3f
What is #d6ae3f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6ae3f is rgb(214, 174, 63), in HSL hsl(44, 65%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 71%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d6ae3f?
Does #d6ae3f read as a warm or cool yellow?
It reads warm. The red-orange pull in its undertones, combined with a mid lightness, gives it a mellow golden cast rather than the sharper edge of lemon yellows.
Is #d6ae3f readable on white or black?
#d6ae3f has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.98:1 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.