#D9AE5E Hex Color
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A cross between honey and pale mustard, #d9ae5e is a mellow, pastel yellow with warm golden undertones that glow without shouting. Its lightness keeps the mood fresh and friendly, so it works well for spring themes, baby products, and sale banners. Give it a supporting role next to deep teal or charcoal, since it can wash out next to plain white. Because it leans toward orange, it helps to know what colors make orange when building warmer palettes around this hex code. Black text on #d9ae5e reaches about 10.2:1 contrast, so small body text stays readable.
Questions about #d9ae5e
What is #d9ae5e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9ae5e is rgb(217, 174, 94), in HSL hsl(39, 62%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 57%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d9ae5e?
Deep teal and navy bring out the golden warmth in #d9ae5e, while cream or camel can make it look flat. For softer palettes, try muted sage or dusty mauve as accent tones.
Is #d9ae5e readable on white or black?
#d9ae5e has a 2.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.16:1 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.