#D6BF78 Hex Color
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#d6bf78 is a soft, desaturated yellow with a mellow, golden character. This muted tone avoids the harshness of brighter yellows, making it an excellent choice for backgrounds in spring-themed branding or baby products. It pairs beautifully with dark charcoal grays. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, the hex code #d6bf78 remains highly readable for UI design and small body copy.
Questions about #d6bf78
What is #d6bf78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6bf78 is rgb(214, 191, 120), in HSL hsl(45, 53%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 44%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d6bf78 in a design palette?
This muted yellow works best when balanced against high-contrast, dark neutral tones like charcoal or deep espresso. Combining #d6bf78 with such dark shades creates a sophisticated, grounded aesthetic that prevents the yellow from appearing too washed out or overly bright.
Is #d6bf78 readable on white or black?
#d6bf78 has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.58:1 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.