#D8AE47 Hex Color
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#d8ae47 is a warm, muted golden yellow with earthy ochre undertones. Its softened saturation gives designs a gentle, cheerful feel without bright yellow’s sharp energy. Use it as a supporting tone for spring branding, sale graphics, baby products, or construction themes. Black text reads clearly on this background. The hex code is #d8ae47.
Questions about #d8ae47
What is #d8ae47 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8ae47 is rgb(216, 174, 71), in HSL hsl(43, 65%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 67%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d8ae47?
Is #d8ae47 warm or cool?
#d8ae47 reads as a warm, muted golden yellow because its yellow base is softened by earthy ochre undertones, while moderate saturation keeps it cheerful, grounded, and less intense than a bright primary yellow. It works well when a design needs warmth without high-energy yellow.
Is #d8ae47 readable on white or black?
#d8ae47 has a 2.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.06:1 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.