#D8AE2F Hex Color
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#d8ae2f is a warm, medium-dark yellow with golden and slightly earthy undertones. Its moderate saturation feels lively without looking neon, bringing enthusiasm and optimism to sale graphics, budget messaging, or construction branding. Use it as a strong accent beside charcoal or deep navy; black text also reads clearly on this hex code, with about 10.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #d8ae2f
What is #d8ae2f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8ae2f is rgb(216, 174, 47), in HSL hsl(45, 68%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 78%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d8ae2f?
Is #d8ae2f readable on white or black?
#d8ae2f has a 2.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.01:1 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.