#DBA640 Hex Color

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This glowing golden orange radiates a warm, optimistic energy perfect for highlighting UI elements. Because #dba640 offers strong contrast, black text remains highly legible against it. Designers should use this saturated shade as a 10% accent rather than a full background to avoid overwhelming the viewer. The hex code for this warm, sunny tone is #dba640.

Questions about #dba640

What is #dba640 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dba640 is rgb(219, 166, 64), in HSL hsl(39, 68%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 71%, 14%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with the golden orange of #dba640?
Because #dba640 is so vibrant, it pairs beautifully with deep navy or charcoal to ground the design. These dark neutrals provide the necessary contrast to let the warmth of the orange pop without overwhelming the viewer.
Is #dba640 readable on white or black?
#dba640 has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.54:1 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.