#D8B75B Hex Color

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Think of wildflower honey lightened with cream. The hex code #d8b75b gives you that soft golden yellow, mellow and warm without shouting. Use it as a background or supporting tone; black text on it hits about 10.8:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable. Deep navy and charcoal make rich partners. For a warmer neighbor, what colors make orange is worth a look.

Questions about #d8b75b

What is #d8b75b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8b75b is rgb(216, 183, 91), in HSL hsl(44, 62%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 58%, 15%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d8b75b?
Deep navy and charcoal give #d8b75b strong contrast, while peach and terracotta keep the palette warm. Avoid pale grays, which wash it out.
Is #d8b75b readable on white or black?
#d8b75b has a 1.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.84:1 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.