#D9BB46 Hex Color
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The hex code #d9bb46 is a warm, mellow yellow with medium lightness and softened saturation. Its glowing golden tone suggests enthusiasm, opportunity, and upbeat energy without feeling harsh. Use it as a small accent for sale banners, budget branding, or construction graphics, pairing it with charcoal or deep navy. Black text remains highly readable on this color.
Questions about #d9bb46
What is #d9bb46 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9bb46 is rgb(217, 187, 70), in HSL hsl(48, 66%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 68%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d9bb46?
Is #d9bb46 readable on white or black?
#d9bb46 has a 1.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.14:1 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.