#D0C283 Hex Color
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This desaturated, mellow yellow sits firmly between a pale beige and aged parchment. The hex code for this soft shade is #d0c283. Because it offers high contrast with black typography, it functions well as a neutral UI background. Use it to replace stark white interfaces for a warmer, more approachable look. It pairs surprisingly well with dark charcoal grays rather than other bright yellows.
Questions about #d0c283
What is #d0c283 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d0c283 is rgb(208, 194, 131), in HSL hsl(49, 45%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 37%, 18%.
What are the best color pairings for #d0c283?
#d0c283 functions best as a warm, neutral background when paired with strong, dark typography. High-contrast charcoal or deep espresso browns allow the color to remain legible while creating an approachable, organic feeling that stark white interfaces often lack.
Is #d0c283 readable on white or black?
#d0c283 has a 1.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.72:1 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.