#D7C776 Hex Color

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This unsaturated, mellow yellow has a warm, glowing quality that works well for light, cheerful UI backgrounds. Because #d7c776 maintains a high contrast ratio of 12.3:1 against black text, it is legible enough for standard body copy. It feels less aggressive than primary yellows, making it an excellent base color for spring branding or construction layouts where a touch of warmth is needed. The hex code is #d7c776.

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What is #d7c776 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #d7c776 is rgb(215, 199, 118), in HSL hsl(50, 55%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 45%, 16%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.

What design palettes pair best with #d7c776?

#d7c776 works beautifully as an accent against deep, grounded neutrals like charcoal or slate to prevent the yellow from feeling too overwhelming. For a balanced spring-inspired scheme, use it alongside muted sage or soft earth tones to ground its inherent warmth.

Is #d7c776 readable on white or black?

#d7c776 has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.32:1 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.

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