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#D4A843 color code is #D4A843. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #d4a843.

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#D4A843 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #D4A843 is 0.4241. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.21:1 against white and 9.48:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#D4A843 on white2.21:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#D4A843 on black9.48:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #D4A8432.21:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #D4A8439.48:1AAA

#D4A843 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #D4A843?+
The hex code for #D4A843 is #D4A843. In RGB it's rgb(212, 168, 67), and in HSL it's hsl(42, 63%, 55%).
What is the RGB value of #D4A843?+
#D4A843 in RGB is (212, 168, 67). Written in CSS: rgb(212, 168, 67).
What is the CMYK value of #D4A843?+
#D4A843 converts to CMYK(0%, 21%, 68%, 17%) for print. Hex equivalent is #D4A843.
Is #d4a843 a warm or cool color?+
#D4A843 (#D4A843) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 42° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #d4a843 belong to?+
#D4A843 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 42°, 63%, 55% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #d4a843 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#D4A843 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.21:1 — 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 #d4a843?+
The nearest Pantone match for #D4A843 (#D4A843) is 14-0846 Mustard, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #D4A843 in design

Practical guidance for using #d4a843 (#D4A843) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#D4A843 (#D4A843) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.5:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #D4A843 (#D4A843) 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

#D4A843 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 — #d4a843 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

#D4A843 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 #D4A843

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #d4a843 (#D4A843). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Starbucks#CBA258 · Starbucks Light Green