#DAC591 Hex Color
Dusty Gold With a Gentle Warmth
Reach for #dac591 when a design needs warmth without weight. This dusty, pale gold sits between beige and soft yellow, mellow enough for spa packaging or spring backgrounds yet grounded enough for interiors. Its low saturation keeps it calm, so let it work as a 60% base with deeper browns or navy for contrast. Black text reads clearly on it, making the hex code practical for stationery and sale graphics.
Questions about #dac591
What is #dac591 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dac591 is rgb(218, 197, 145), in HSL hsl(43, 50%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 33%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #dac591?
#dac591 pairs best with deep, saturated colors that offset its muted softness. Try navy for a classic, grounded look, or terracotta for a warmer, earthy scheme. Dark browns and charcoal also anchor it well.
Is #dac591 a warm or cool color?
#dac591 reads warm. Its yellow undertones and low saturation give it a mellow, sunlit character rather than a bright or golden intensity. That warmth makes it a comfortable fit for wellness, hospitality, and interior palettes.
Can #dac591 be used as a background for text?
Yes. Black text on #dac591 reaches about 12.4:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 required for WCAG AA body text. Keep the text dark, since white or light gray text on this shade loses readability fast.
Is #dac591 readable on white or black?
#dac591 has a 1.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.37:1 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.