#D6B92A Hex Color
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#d6b92a is a golden, warm yellow with a high saturation that commands attention. Because it leans slightly toward ochre, this hue works best as a punchy accent color rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or matte black, offering high contrast and legibility. Use the hex code #d6b92a when you need a bright, energetic touch to highlight UI elements or call to action buttons.
Questions about #d6b92a
What is #d6b92a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6b92a is rgb(214, 185, 42), in HSL hsl(50, 68%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 80%, 16%.
Is #d6b92a suitable for large background areas in UI design?
This golden yellow is generally too intense and overwhelming for large backgrounds. It is much more effective as a functional accent color, such as for highlighting primary call-to-action buttons, warning labels, or smaller UI elements that require immediate user attention.
Is #d6b92a readable on white or black?
#d6b92a has a 1.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.83:1 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.