#D9B85E Hex Color
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This warm, goldenrod shade feels approachable and sunny. Because of its medium saturation, #d9b85e works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a primary background, which can appear washed out. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or other shades of orange. Since black text offers excellent contrast, this hex code remains a readable choice for UI elements and bold iconography.
Questions about #d9b85e
What is #d9b85e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9b85e is rgb(217, 184, 94), in HSL hsl(44, 62%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 57%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d9b85e for a balanced design?
Is #d9b85e suitable for large text backgrounds?
Because of its high luminosity, #d9b85e is generally too bright and washed out for full-page backgrounds. It works far better as a bold accent color for buttons or graphics where it can maintain its energy without straining the eye.
Is #d9b85e readable on white or black?
#d9b85e has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.96:1 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.