#DAB23C Hex Color
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The hex code #dab23c is a warm, moderately saturated yellow with a mellow golden cast and enough brightness to feel upbeat. It brings enthusiasm and opportunity to sale graphics, budget branding, and construction signage. Use it as a 10% accent beside charcoal or deep navy rather than a full-page background. Black text remains highly readable on this color, supporting accessible labels and large type.
Questions about #dab23c
What is #dab23c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dab23c is rgb(218, 178, 60), in HSL hsl(45, 68%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 72%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #dab23c?
Is #dab23c readable on white or black?
#dab23c has a 2.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.41:1 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.