#D8AC08 Hex Color
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#d8ac08 is a rich golden yellow, warm and saturated but darker than a true neon shade. Its mustard-leaning undertone keeps it mellow, so it works as a bold accent for sale banners, budget pricing, and construction signage. Pair it with deep charcoal for balance. Black text reads clearly on this hex code at roughly 9.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #d8ac08
What is #d8ac08 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8ac08 is rgb(216, 172, 8), in HSL hsl(47, 93%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 96%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d8ac08?
#d8ac08 pairs well with deep charcoal, dark teal, and burgundy, which temper its saturation without dulling it. White works too for sale tags and badges.
Is #d8ac08 readable on white or black?
#d8ac08 has a 2.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.82:1 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.