#DBA521 Hex Color
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Sale banners and clearance tags often reach for this golden yellow because it reads energetic and affordable. #dba521 is a warm, saturated gold with a mellow glow. It works best as an accent against navy or charcoal, since white can wash it out. Black text stays readable on it, which makes the hex code #dba521 handy for construction and budget branding.
Questions about #dba521
What is #dba521 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dba521 is rgb(219, 165, 33), in HSL hsl(43, 74%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 85%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dba521?
#dba521 looks richer next to dark, deep colors than pale ones. Navy gives it a crisp, high-contrast partner, charcoal keeps things modern and neutral, and burgundy creates a warm, unexpected pairing. Skip soft pastels, since they can make this yellow look muddy.
Is #dba521 readable on white or black?
#dba521 has a 2.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.41:1 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.