#D9B60A Hex Color
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This saturated goldenrod tone brings an immediate, sparkling energy to any design. Because it is highly visible, #d9b60a works best as a 10% accent color rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal gray or deep navy, providing high contrast and readability for text. The hex code #d9b60a commands attention, making it a reliable choice for buttons or promotional call-to-action elements.
Questions about #d9b60a
What is #d9b60a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9b60a is rgb(217, 182, 10), in HSL hsl(50, 91%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 95%, 15%.
What colors pair best with #d9b60a in a UI design?
Is #d9b60a suitable for text on white backgrounds?
Using #d9b60a for text against a white background will likely fail accessibility standards due to poor contrast ratios. It is much safer to reserve this saturated shade for large UI elements, icons, or graphical accents rather than body copy.
Is #d9b60a readable on white or black?
#d9b60a has a 1.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.64:1 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.