#D6B14D Hex Color
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#d6b14d is a warm, muted yellow with earthy brown undertones and enough brightness to feel fresh without looking harsh. The hex code works well as a supporting tone for spring branding, sale graphics, baby products, and construction themes. Use black text for strong readability, while navy or deep plum provides a richer pairing than white.
Questions about #d6b14d
What is #d6b14d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6b14d is rgb(214, 177, 77), in HSL hsl(44, 63%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 64%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d6b14d?
#d6b14d pairs well with navy, deep plum, and charcoal for grounded contrast, while white creates a brighter look. Its earthy yellow character also works with warm neutrals and muted greens in balanced palettes.
What mood does #d6b14d create in designs?
#d6b14d creates a warm, grounded, lightly optimistic mood, balancing golden brightness with muted brown undertones; it suits spring branding, sale graphics, baby products, and construction themes when a softer yellow is preferred.
Is #d6b14d readable on white or black?
#d6b14d has a 2.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.25:1 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.