#D8C269 Hex Color
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#d8c269 is a desaturated gold with earthy undertones. This mellow, warm hue functions best as a background for modern, soft layouts. It offers excellent contrast, allowing black text to remain legible even at small sizes. If you need a break from typical palettes or other shades of pink, consider this versatile option. The hex code is #d8c269.
Questions about #d8c269
What is #d8c269 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8c269 is rgb(216, 194, 105), in HSL hsl(48, 59%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 51%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d8c269 for a balanced design?
Is #d8c269 suitable for interface text?
While #d8c269 is excellent as a background color due to its warm, non-intrusive nature, it should not be used for body text on white backgrounds. Always ensure you layer dark-colored, high-contrast typography on top of this hue to maintain readability.
Is #d8c269 readable on white or black?
#d8c269 has a 1.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.84:1 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.