#DAB960 Hex Color
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This muted, golden yellow reads as soft and optimistic without becoming neon. Because of its approachable warmth, #dab960 works well as a supporting tone in brand palettes or for background washes in spring-themed designs. Black text maintains high contrast against this shade, making it a reliable choice for readable UI elements. Pair it with deep charcoals rather than stark whites to avoid a washed-out appearance.
Questions about #dab960
What is #dab960 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dab960 is rgb(218, 185, 96), in HSL hsl(44, 62%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 56%, 15%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
Which colors work best with #dab960?
Use deep, neutral tones like charcoal or dark brown to ground this shade and prevent it from appearing washed out. Because #dab960 has high luminosity, pairing it with dark, muted colors creates better balance than using stark white or black.
Is #dab960 readable on white or black?
#dab960 has a 1.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.08:1 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.