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#D6AA41 color code is #D6AA41. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #d6aa41.

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#D6AA41 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #D6AA41 is 0.4343. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.17:1 against white and 9.69:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#D6AA41 on white2.17:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#D6AA41 on black9.69:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #D6AA412.17:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #D6AA419.69:1AAA

#D6AA41 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #D6AA41?+
The hex code for #D6AA41 is #D6AA41. In RGB it's rgb(214, 170, 65), and in HSL it's hsl(42, 65%, 55%).
What is the RGB value of #D6AA41?+
#D6AA41 in RGB is (214, 170, 65). Written in CSS: rgb(214, 170, 65).
What is the CMYK value of #D6AA41?+
#D6AA41 converts to CMYK(0%, 21%, 70%, 16%) for print. Hex equivalent is #D6AA41.
Is #d6aa41 a warm or cool color?+
#D6AA41 (#D6AA41) 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 #d6aa41 belong to?+
#D6AA41 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 42°, 65%, 55% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #d6aa41 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#D6AA41 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.17:1 — 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 #d6aa41?+
The nearest Pantone match for #D6AA41 (#D6AA41) is 4336 C Honey Gold, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #D6AA41 in design

Practical guidance for using #d6aa41 (#D6AA41) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#D6AA41 (#D6AA41) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.7:1 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, #D6AA41 (#D6AA41) 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

#D6AA41 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 — #d6aa41 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

#D6AA41 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 #D6AA41

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #d6aa41 (#D6AA41). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Starbucks#CBA258 · Starbucks Light Green