#D9BA10 Hex Color
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Close to the gold of old brass, #d9ba10 is a saturated yellow with enough darkness to stay warm instead of loud. Its high saturation makes it a strong accent for sale banners, construction signage, and bold branding. Black text reads clearly on it at about 11.0:1 contrast, but next to white it can flatten, so lean on charcoal or navy companions.
Questions about #d9ba10
What is #d9ba10 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9ba10 is rgb(217, 186, 16), in HSL hsl(51, 86%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 93%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d9ba10?
Dark neutrals flatter it most: charcoal and navy deepen its warmth, while plum or deep teal give it a bolder, more editorial feel. Avoid soft pastels, which tend to wash it out.
Is #d9ba10 readable on white or black?
#d9ba10 has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.98:1 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.