#D9AA60 Hex Color
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The hex code #d9aa60 is a warm, muted orange with golden yellow undertones and a softly pastel finish. Its moderate lightness and softened saturation create a mellow, glowing feel suited to autumn palettes, food packaging, youth branding, and gentle backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or navy; black text also reads clearly, meeting small-text contrast needs.
Questions about #d9aa60
What is #d9aa60 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9aa60 is rgb(217, 170, 96), in HSL hsl(37, 61%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 56%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d9aa60?
#d9aa60 pairs well with navy, charcoal, cream, and muted teal because its warm golden base gains structure from dark neutrals, while a restrained blue-green accent keeps the palette from feeling heavy.
Is #d9aa60 readable on white or black?
#d9aa60 has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.86:1 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.