#D6BE57 Hex Color
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#d6be57 is a mellow yellow with a golden, slightly muted cast. Its medium lightness keeps it soft instead of loud, and it holds up well as a dominant base for spring themes, baby products, or friendly sale banners. Black text sits clearly on top at about 11.4:1 contrast, so it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with slate blue or deep plum to keep the warmth in check.
Questions about #d6be57
What is #d6be57 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6be57 is rgb(214, 190, 87), in HSL hsl(49, 61%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 59%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d6be57?
Deep slate blue and dark plum balance its golden warmth, while charcoal keeps text readable on it. Avoid pale neutrals nearby, since they can wash the yellow out.
Is #d6be57 readable on white or black?
#d6be57 has a 1.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.36:1 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.