#D8AB5B Hex Color
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Softly muted and leaning golden, #d8ab5b is a warm honeyed orange-yellow with just enough gray to stay mellow. Its moderate saturation makes it a strong supporting tone or 10-percent accent beside deep teal or charcoal. Black text reads clearly on it at about 9.9:1 contrast, enough for small body copy. It brightens autumn themes, sale banners, and food packaging, and pairs well with other shades of orange in tonal palettes.
Questions about #d8ab5b
What is #d8ab5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8ab5b is rgb(216, 171, 91), in HSL hsl(38, 62%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 58%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d8ab5b?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal all make the golden warmth of #d8ab5b read richer. Use it as a 10-percent accent with cream as a lighter companion.
Is #d8ab5b readable on white or black?
#d8ab5b has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.89:1 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.