#D6B228 Hex Color
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Not a pale lemon or a soft pastel, #d6b228 is a saturated golden yellow with a mustard undertone. The hex code sits in a warm, glowing range that feels energetic without going neon, so it suits sale banners, budget branding, and construction signage. Black text reads clearly on it at about 10.3:1 contrast, enough for small body copy. Pair it with deep navy for a richer match than white.
Questions about #d6b228
What is #d6b228 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6b228 is rgb(214, 178, 40), in HSL hsl(48, 69%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 81%, 16%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d6b228?
Deep navy and charcoal make this golden yellow look richer than white does, which can wash it out. Burgundy also works well for a warm, vintage-leaning palette. Use #d6b228 as an accent so it keeps its glow.
Is #d6b228 readable on white or black?
#d6b228 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.