#D6BD63 Hex Color
A sophisticated muted gold with gentle warmth
This mellow yellow features a muted, desaturated warmth that keeps it from feeling aggressive. It works best as an accent color rather than a primary background to avoid looking washed out. Try pairing #d6bd63 with deep navy or charcoal for a sophisticated contrast. The hex code for this color is #d6bd63, and it maintains excellent readability with black text.
Questions about #d6bd63
What is #d6bd63 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6bd63 is rgb(214, 189, 99), in HSL hsl(47, 58%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 54%, 16%.
What colors pair best with #d6bd63 for a balanced design?
Is #d6bd63 a suitable choice for body text?
No, #d6bd63 should generally be avoided for body text because it lacks sufficient contrast against white or light backgrounds. It performs much better as an accent color for buttons, borders, or iconography where you can pair it with high-contrast, dark-colored text for accessibility.
Is #d6bd63 readable on white or black?
#d6bd63 has a 1.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.31:1 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.