#D9A441 Hex Color
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#d9a441 is a warm, golden honey tone with clear orange undertones. It strikes a balance between mellow and energetic, making it useful for optimistic brand messaging or seasonal accents. Use this shade sparingly as a 10% accent color to avoid overwhelming your composition, especially when paired with deep charcoal grays for high contrast. The hex code for this lively gold is #d9a441.
Questions about #d9a441
What is #d9a441 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9a441 is rgb(217, 164, 65), in HSL hsl(39, 67%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 70%, 15%.
Should #d9a441 be used as a primary or accent color?
Due to its high saturation and intensity, #d9a441 is most effective as a 10% accent color rather than a primary background shade. Using it sparingly in buttons, icons, or illustrative highlights maintains your design's balance while keeping the overall aesthetic approachable.
Is #d9a441 readable on white or black?
#d9a441 has a 2.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.33:1 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.