#D9AE0C Hex Color
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#d9ae0c is a punchy, golden yellow with strong saturated warmth. Because it has such high visibility, it works best as a 10% accent color for calls-to-action rather than a full background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal grays to ground its intensity. The hex code for this shade is #d9ae0c, and it meets accessibility standards for readable black text overlay.
Questions about #d9ae0c
What is #d9ae0c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9ae0c is rgb(217, 174, 12), in HSL hsl(47, 90%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 94%, 15%.
How should I use #d9ae0c in a UI design interface?
#d9ae0c functions best as a high-contrast accent color rather than a primary background shade. Reserve this punchy yellow for specific call-to-action buttons or highlights where you need to draw immediate user attention against a charcoal or dark gray layout.
Is #d9ae0c readable on white or black?
#d9ae0c has a 2.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.01:1 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.