#D9B35C Hex Color
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Reach for #d9b35c when a sale banner, baby product line, or spring layout needs warmth without shouting. This mellow yellow carries a golden, honeyed undertone at a medium lightness, so it reads soft but never washed out. Pair it with deep navy for a richer contrast than beige gives, and rest black text on top since readability is strong.
Questions about #d9b35c
What is #d9b35c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9b35c is rgb(217, 179, 92), in HSL hsl(42, 62%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 58%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d9b35c?
Deep navy makes #d9b35c read richer than beige or camel does, and charcoal keeps it grounded for UI work. In softer palettes, sage and terracotta both flatter its golden undertone.
Is #d9b35c readable on white or black?
#d9b35c has a 1.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.55:1 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.