#D6AF22 Hex Color

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Reach for golden yellow when a sale banner or budget sign needs to stop the scroll. #d6af22 is vivid but grounded by brown undertones, so it reads warm and mellow rather than harsh. It works best as a bold accent against deep navy or charcoal, and black text passes AA contrast on top of it. The hex code #d6af22 also suits construction and clearance branding.

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What is #d6af22 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #d6af22 is rgb(214, 175, 34), in HSL hsl(47, 73%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 84%, 16%.

What colors pair well with #d6af22?

#d6af22 flatters deep, cool partners like navy and charcoal, which temper its glow without dulling it. Warm rust and plum also hold up beside it. Keep it away from pale tones, since it can look washed out next to white.

Is #d6af22 readable on white or black?

#d6af22 has a 2.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.01:1 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.

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