#D7BF59 Hex Color
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This muted gold, defined by the hex code #d7bf59, offers a warm, earthy alternative to bright yellow. It works best as a supporting tone in palettes alongside deep forest greens or charcoal grays. Because of its medium lightness, black text stands out clearly against it, satisfying accessibility standards for body copy. Avoid using it as a primary background if you want a cleaner, more sterile aesthetic.
Questions about #d7bf59
What is #d7bf59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d7bf59 is rgb(215, 191, 89), in HSL hsl(49, 61%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 59%, 16%.
What colors pair best with #d7bf59?
Is #d7bf59 readable on white or black?
#d7bf59 has a 1.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.48:1 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.