#D8A004 Hex Color
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With its strong saturation and medium-dark lightness, #d8a004 is a warm golden yellow with a slightly ochre undertone. The hex code #d8a004 brings energy and attention to sale banners, calls to action, and construction branding. Use it as a small accent with charcoal or navy, while black text remains highly readable against it.
Questions about #d8a004
What is #d8a004 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8a004 is rgb(216, 160, 4), in HSL hsl(44, 96%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 98%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d8a004?
Where does #d8a004 work best?
#d8a004 works best as a focused accent in sale banners, calls to action, badges, and construction branding, where its saturated golden-yellow tone draws attention. Pair it with dark neutrals for structure and avoid using it across large areas if a quieter mood is needed.
Is #d8a004 readable on white or black?
#d8a004 has a 2.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.94:1 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.