#D8CC74 Hex Color
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#d8cc74 is a muted, desaturated yellow with distinct olive undertones. This warm, airy shade functions well as a background color or a soft accent for springtime designs. Because it maintains strong contrast with black text, it offers excellent readability for UI projects. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground its inherent lightness and prevent it from appearing washed out.
Questions about #d8cc74
What is #d8cc74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8cc74 is rgb(216, 204, 116), in HSL hsl(53, 56%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 46%, 15%.
What colors pair best with #d8cc74?
Pair #d8cc74 with charcoal or deep slate gray to ground its inherent lightness. These dark neutrals provide enough contrast to keep the composition from appearing washed out while highlighting the olive undertones in the yellow.
Is #d8cc74 suitable for text in UI design?
Yes, #d8cc74 maintains strong contrast against dark backgrounds like charcoal or navy. Because it is a desaturated, medium-light tone, it performs reliably for larger text or UI elements that require accessibility without overwhelming the user.
Is #d8cc74 readable on white or black?
#d8cc74 has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.80:1 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.