#DAA56E Hex Color
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This unsaturated golden tan offers a gentle, sun-warmed appearance. Because #daa56e provides high contrast with black text, it functions effectively as a legible background for UI elements. Pair this shade with deep charcoal or slate blue to ground its inherent softness. While it can appear muddy when paired with beige, it shines as an accent color for youthful and playful branding projects.
Questions about #daa56e
What is #daa56e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #daa56e is rgb(218, 165, 110), in HSL hsl(31, 59%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 50%, 15%.
Which colors pair best with #daa56e?
This golden tan works beautifully when grounded by deep charcoal or slate blue, which balance its inherent warmth and lightness. Avoid pairing it with beige, as the lack of contrast can cause the palette to look muddy and indistinct.
Is #daa56e readable on white or black?
#daa56e has a 2.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.58:1 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.