#D8AE22 Hex Color
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This bold, mustard-leaning gold demands attention. #d8ae22 functions best as a high-impact accent color rather than a primary background, as its intensity can quickly overwhelm a layout. Pair it with deep charcoal grays to create a sophisticated, modern contrast. Because it maintains a 10.0:1 contrast ratio against black text, the hex code #d8ae22 ensures excellent legibility for buttons and important calls to action.
Questions about #d8ae22
What is #d8ae22 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8ae22 is rgb(216, 174, 34), in HSL hsl(46, 73%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 84%, 15%.
What colors pair best with #d8ae22 for a balanced design?
Because #d8ae22 is such an intense mustard gold, it benefits from being paired with charcoal or deep slate grays to ground its vibrancy. These dark neutrals prevent the color from overwhelming your layout while maintaining a clean and modern aesthetic for UI elements.
Is #d8ae22 readable on white or black?
#d8ae22 has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.99:1 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.