#D8AB5D Hex Color
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#d8ab5d is a warm, muted golden orange with soft yellow undertones and medium lightness. Its mellow saturation brings a gentle, optimistic feel without looking vivid. This hex code suits autumn packaging, food branding, youth campaigns, and small accents. Use black text for accessible readability, since it provides about 9.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #d8ab5d
What is #d8ab5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8ab5d is rgb(216, 171, 93), in HSL hsl(38, 61%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 57%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d8ab5d?
Pair #d8ab5d with navy, charcoal, or muted teal to balance its warm golden cast. Navy adds sharper contrast, while muted teal keeps the palette natural and contemporary for packaging, editorial layouts, and seasonal branding.
Is #d8ab5d readable on white or black?
#d8ab5d has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.90:1 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.