#D9A558 Hex Color
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#d9a558 is a muted, golden-orange that radiates a mellow, warm energy. Unlike brighter citrus tones, this shade feels grounded, making it useful for autumnal themes or branding that requires a soft, vintage aesthetic. The hex code is #d9a558. This color pairs well with charcoal greys, and since black text offers high contrast against it, the shade works well for UI elements requiring clear, legible typography.
Questions about #d9a558
What is #d9a558 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9a558 is rgb(217, 165, 88), in HSL hsl(36, 63%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 59%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d9a558 for a balanced design?
Is #d9a558 suitable for text on a white background?
While #d9a558 offers a pleasant, warm aesthetic, it generally lacks sufficient contrast for small body text against white. It works best as a bold accent or in larger typography where high readability is not the primary requirement for standard accessibility compliance.
Is #d9a558 readable on white or black?
#d9a558 has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.47:1 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.