#D8C640 Hex Color
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Think of old brass or mustard with a hint of glow. #d8c640 is a mellow, warm yellow whose softened saturation keeps it fresh instead of loud. It works best as an accent or supporting tone, think sale banners or construction signage, and it flatters deep teal far more than plain white. The hex code also holds about 12.1:1 contrast with black text, clearing WCAG AA for small body type.
Questions about #d8c640
What is #d8c640 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8c640 is rgb(216, 198, 64), in HSL hsl(53, 66%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 70%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d8c640?
Deep teal and navy make this yellow glow without clashing, and charcoal grounds it for signage or sale graphics. Avoid pale pastels, which wash it out.
Can #d8c640 be used as a text color?
No. Its lightness fails contrast tests against white backgrounds, so keep it out of body copy. Use it for buttons, backgrounds, or large graphics with black text on top.
Is #d8c640 readable on white or black?
#d8c640 has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.07:1 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.