#DAB653 Hex Color
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#dab653 is a mellow, golden yellow with a dusty warmth, like sunbaked brass or ripe honeycomb. Its muted saturation keeps it soft and grounded, pairing well with earthy neutrals, olive, and charcoal. It reads as friendly and nostalgic without feeling loud, working nicely as a warm accent in rustic, vintage, or autumn-inspired palettes.
Questions about #dab653
What is #dab653 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dab653 is rgb(218, 182, 83), in HSL hsl(44, 65%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 62%, 15%.
What does the hex code #dab653 look like?
#dab653 is a soft, muted golden yellow with warm, honeyed undertones. It feels mellow and earthy rather than bright or neon.
What colors pair well with #dab653?
#dab653 pairs nicely with olive green, charcoal gray, warm cream, and terracotta for a grounded, natural palette.
Is #dab653 a warm or cool color?
#dab653 is a warm color. Its golden yellow base gives it a cozy, sunlit quality.
Is #dab653 readable on white or black?
#dab653 has a 1.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.79:1 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.