#D8C568 Hex Color
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#d8c568 is a muted, desaturated gold that works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. Because it lacks extreme vibrancy, pair it with dark charcoal or deep forest greens to keep it from looking washed out. The hex code #d8c568 offers excellent contrast for black text, making it a reliable choice for readable UI components and clean layouts.
Questions about #d8c568
What is #d8c568 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8c568 is rgb(216, 197, 104), in HSL hsl(50, 59%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 52%, 15%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #d8c568 for a balanced design?
#d8c568 works best when anchored by high-contrast, dark neutrals like charcoal or deep forest green. These darker tones provide the necessary grounding to keep this desaturated gold from appearing washed out or flat against a light background.
Is #d8c568 a good choice for UI text or buttons?
While #d8c568 is highly readable against black or very dark backgrounds, it can lack sufficient contrast against pure white for small body text. Use it primarily for secondary accents, decorative elements, or larger headings where readability is less compromised by its muted nature.
Is #d8c568 readable on white or black?
#d8c568 has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.10:1 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.