#D8B320 Hex Color
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A bold, golden yellow with a distinct ochre undertone, #d8b320 grabs attention immediately. Because of its high saturation, it functions best as a sharp accent rather than a full background color. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy to create striking contrast for sale buttons or navigation alerts. The hex code for this energetic tone is #d8b320, which supports crisp black text for excellent readability.
Questions about #d8b320
What is #d8b320 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8b320 is rgb(216, 179, 32), in HSL hsl(48, 74%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 85%, 15%.
How can I effectively use #d8b320 in a web design interface?
#d8b320 works best as a deliberate accent rather than a primary background color. Use it for high-priority calls to action or navigation alerts where you need maximum visual impact against a charcoal or deep navy backdrop.
Is #d8b320 readable on white or black?
#d8b320 has a 2.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.38:1 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.