#D8D513 Hex Color
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Bright and highly saturated, #d8d513 is a lively yellow with a slight green cast and a glowing, energetic finish. It suggests enthusiasm and opportunity, making it effective for sale graphics, budget branding, construction signage, and small UI accents. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for structure; black text remains highly readable on this color. The hex code is #d8d513.
Questions about #d8d513
What is #d8d513 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8d513 is rgb(216, 213, 19), in HSL hsl(59, 84%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 91%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d8d513?
#d8d513 pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, and black, which give its bright yellow-green energy a grounded frame and keep layouts legible. Use white sparingly, since light text can lose contrast against this luminous background.
Does #d8d513 feel warm or cool?
#d8d513 reads as a warm, energetic yellow because its dominant yellow base outweighs the slight green cast. It can signal optimism, urgency, and opportunity, making it a strong accent for promotions, construction graphics, warnings, or calls to action.
Is #d8d513 readable on white or black?
#d8d513 has a 1.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.44:1 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.