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#D0B828 color code is #D0B828. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #d0b828.

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#D0B828 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #D0B828 is 0.4784. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.99:1 against white and 10.57:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#D0B828 on white1.99:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#D0B828 on black10.57:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #D0B8281.99:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #D0B82810.57:1AAA

#D0B828 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #D0B828?+
The hex code for #D0B828 is #D0B828. In RGB it's rgb(208, 184, 40), and in HSL it's hsl(51, 68%, 49%).
What is the RGB value of #D0B828?+
#D0B828 in RGB is (208, 184, 40). Written in CSS: rgb(208, 184, 40).
What is the CMYK value of #D0B828?+
#D0B828 converts to CMYK(0%, 12%, 81%, 18%) for print. Hex equivalent is #D0B828.
Is #d0b828 a warm or cool color?+
#D0B828 (#D0B828) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 51° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #d0b828 belong to?+
#D0B828 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 51°, 68%, 49% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #d0b828 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#D0B828 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.99:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #d0b828?+
The nearest Pantone match for #D0B828 (#D0B828) is 610 C Pantone 610 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #D0B828 in design

Practical guidance for using #d0b828 (#D0B828) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#D0B828 (#D0B828) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 10.6:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #D0B828 (#D0B828) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#D0B828 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #d0b828 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#D0B828 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #D0B828

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #d0b828 (#D0B828). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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