#D7C178 Hex Color
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#d7c178 is a muted, desaturated gold that leans into a sunny, mellow yellow. This shade offers a gentle warmth without feeling aggressive. It pairs well with deep charcoal or slate greys for a balanced, modern contrast. Because it provides high legibility, the hex code #d7c178 works effectively as a background color for readable, small-scale body text.
Questions about #d7c178
What is #d7c178 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d7c178 is rgb(215, 193, 120), in HSL hsl(46, 54%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 44%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d7c178 for a balanced design?
#d7c178 works best when contrasted with deep, cool neutrals like charcoal or slate. These dark tones ground the sunny, desaturated yellow, creating a sophisticated visual balance that prevents the gold from feeling too washed out on light backgrounds.
Is #d7c178 a suitable color for website body text?
While #d7c178 functions well as a background or accent, it is often too light for primary body text on white screens. Pair it with dark, high-contrast typography to ensure your content remains readable and accessible for all users.
Is #d7c178 readable on white or black?
#d7c178 has a 1.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.78:1 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.