#D9BA6D Hex Color
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#d9ba6d is a soft, warm yellow with muted beige and brown undertones. Its mellow finish suggests optimism, youth, and gentle energy, making it useful for spring themes, baby products, budget branding, and construction graphics. Pair this hex code with charcoal or deep navy for contrast. Black text remains highly readable on #d9ba6d at about 11.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #d9ba6d
What is #d9ba6d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9ba6d is rgb(217, 186, 109), in HSL hsl(43, 59%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 50%, 15%.
Which colors pair well with #d9ba6d?
Does #d9ba6d look warm or cool?
#d9ba6d reads as a warm color because its yellow base is softened by beige and brown undertones, giving the shade a mellow golden cast rather than a cool, lemon-like appearance.
Is #d9ba6d readable on white or black?
#d9ba6d has a 1.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.19:1 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.