#D8A522 Hex Color
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This saturated gold acts as an energetic yellow with strong, warm undertones. Because it balances high visibility with a mellow feel, the hex code #d8a522 works well as an accent for call-to-action buttons or sale banners. It provides enough contrast for black text to remain legible. Use it sparingly to avoid overwhelming your layout, as it can dominate other colors when used in large areas.
Questions about #d8a522
What is #d8a522 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8a522 is rgb(216, 165, 34), in HSL hsl(43, 73%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 84%, 15%.
How should I use #d8a522 in my web design?
#d8a522 works best as a deliberate accent rather than a primary background color, as its high saturation can quickly dominate a layout. Pair it with charcoal or deep neutral tones to keep text readable while letting the gold drive engagement on call-to-action buttons.
Is #d8a522 readable on white or black?
#d8a522 has a 2.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.32:1 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.