#D9D861 Hex Color
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Bright yet slightly muted, #d9d861 blends a warm yellow base with a soft green undertone. Its high lightness gives interfaces a fresh, glowing feel, while moderate saturation keeps it more mellow than neon yellow. Use this yellow hex code as a supporting tone for sale banners, budget brands, or construction graphics. Black text offers about a 13.9:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #d9d861
What is #d9d861 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9d861 is rgb(217, 216, 97), in HSL hsl(60, 61%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 55%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d9d861?
#d9d861 pairs well with deep neutrals, warm browns, and muted greens, because darker accents ground its luminous yellow-green character while softer greens create a natural, coordinated palette without making the design feel neon.
Does #d9d861 read as warm or cool?
#d9d861 reads as a warm yellow-green because its yellow base dominates, while the subtle green undertone slightly cools the impression; its high lightness feels fresh and lively, but moderate saturation keeps it softer than neon yellow.
What text color works best with #d9d861?
#d9d861 works best with black or very dark text, and black provides about a 13.9:1 contrast ratio while white text has much weaker contrast; check the final foreground and background pairing for small text and essential interface content.
Is #d9d861 readable on white or black?
#d9d861 has a 1.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.94:1 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.