#DB9D00 Hex Color
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This bold, high-energy yellow-orange demands attention. Because #db9d00 is so saturated, it works best as a deliberate accent color rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal grays or navy blues to ground its intensity. The hex code for this warm, solar shade is #db9d00, which offers excellent readability when used with black text for calls to action or UI highlights.
Questions about #db9d00
What is #db9d00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db9d00 is rgb(219, 157, 0), in HSL hsl(43, 100%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 100%, 14%.
How do I use #db9d00 in a color palette?
Is #db9d00 readable on white or black?
#db9d00 has a 2.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.83:1 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.