#D9AD73 Hex Color
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The hex code #d9ad73 serves as a mellow, warm base that works well for backgrounds. High-contrast black text reads clearly against this unsaturated tone. Use it as a secondary accent paired with deep teals to ground the palette. If you need a complementary warmth, consider mixing in these similar pink shades to balance your design.
Questions about #d9ad73
What is #d9ad73 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9ad73 is rgb(217, 173, 115), in HSL hsl(34, 57%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 47%, 15%.
What colors pair best with #d9ad73 in a design palette?
Is #d9ad73 suitable for text backgrounds on websites?
#d9ad73 functions well as a background for high-contrast dark text, such as deep gray or black, ensuring good legibility. However, avoid using white text on this shade, as it typically fails accessibility standards for sufficient contrast ratios.
Is #d9ad73 readable on white or black?
#d9ad73 has a 2.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.17:1 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.