#D9CC6D Hex Color
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This muted, golden yellow has an earthy, almost olive undertone that keeps it from appearing too bright or neon. The hex code #d9cc6d works best as an accent color, adding warmth to branding or UI illustrations without overwhelming the design. Because of its excellent contrast with black text, it functions reliably for readable, bold typography in marketing materials or sale banners.
Questions about #d9cc6d
What is #d9cc6d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9cc6d is rgb(217, 204, 109), in HSL hsl(53, 59%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 50%, 15%.
What colors pair effectively with #d9cc6d?
The olive undertones in #d9cc6d create a sophisticated, grounded palette when paired with deep charcoal or warm terracotta. For a more balanced, professional contrast, try mixing this shade with a muted navy or dark slate to ground the yellow warmth.
Is #d9cc6d readable on white or black?
#d9cc6d has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.80:1 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.