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#D8D346 color code is #D8D346. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #d8d346.

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#D8D346 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #D8D346 is 0.6163. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.58:1 against white and 13.33:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#D8D346 on white1.58:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#D8D346 on black13.33:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #D8D3461.58:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #D8D34613.33:1AAA

#D8D346 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #D8D346?+
The hex code for #D8D346 is #D8D346. In RGB it's rgb(216, 211, 70), and in HSL it's hsl(58, 65%, 56%).
What is the RGB value of #D8D346?+
#D8D346 in RGB is (216, 211, 70). Written in CSS: rgb(216, 211, 70).
What is the CMYK value of #D8D346?+
#D8D346 converts to CMYK(0%, 2%, 68%, 15%) for print. Hex equivalent is #D8D346.
Is #d8d346 a warm or cool color?+
#D8D346 (#D8D346) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 58° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #d8d346 belong to?+
#D8D346 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 58°, 65%, 56% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #d8d346 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#D8D346 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.58:1 — 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 #d8d346?+
The nearest Pantone match for #D8D346 (#D8D346) is 3087 C Lemon, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #D8D346 in design

Practical guidance for using #d8d346 (#D8D346) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#D8D346 (#D8D346) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 13.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #D8D346 (#D8D346) 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

#D8D346 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 — #d8d346 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

#D8D346 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.