#DBB35C Hex Color
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#dbb35c is a warm, mid-tone gold with earthy yellow undertones. It lacks the neon brightness of pure yellow, making it more approachable for branding and UI accents. This hex code works best as a 10% pop against dark grays or navy blue. Since it maintains high contrast with black text, it is a safe choice for legible, small-scale typography.
Questions about #dbb35c
What is #dbb35c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dbb35c is rgb(219, 179, 92), in HSL hsl(41, 64%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 58%, 14%.
What colors pair best with #dbb35c in a UI design?
#dbb35c works effectively as a 10% accent against navy blue or charcoal backgrounds, where its warm undertones provide high contrast without the harshness of a pure neon yellow. It also balances well with off-white or cream tones for a sophisticated, natural palette.
Is #dbb35c readable on white or black?
#dbb35c has a 1.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.61:1 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.