#D9B65F Hex Color
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Sale banners and spring packaging often reach for this mellow golden yellow. #d9b65f sits between mustard and honey, muted enough to feel warm instead of loud. The hex code holds up as a full background since black text clears WCAG AA at roughly 10.8:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal for a richer look, or browse other shades of orange if you want something punchier.
Questions about #d9b65f
What is #d9b65f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9b65f is rgb(217, 182, 95), in HSL hsl(43, 62%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 56%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d9b65f?
Deep teal and navy make the muted gold in #d9b65f feel richer, while charcoal keeps it grounded. Avoid bright whites right next to it, since they wash out its warm undertones.
Is #d9b65f readable on white or black?
#d9b65f has a 1.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.80:1 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.