#DBAD41 Hex Color
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#dbad41 is a warm golden yellow with a mellow, glowing character. Its medium lightness keeps it readable, though it can feel heavy across large backgrounds, so it works best as an accent or supporting tone. It pairs well with deep teal, and black text on #dbad41 hits about 10.1:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #dbad41
What is #dbad41 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dbad41 is rgb(219, 173, 65), in HSL hsl(42, 68%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 70%, 14%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dbad41?
Deep teal and charcoal make #dbad41 feel richer than pairing it with white or gray. Try it as the 10% accent against dark blues or forest greens for balance.
Is #dbad41 readable on white or black?
#dbad41 has a 2.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.06:1 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.