#DBBB27 Hex Color
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Close to mustard or old gold, #dbbb27 is a warm yellow with a mellow glow rather than a sharp bite. Its high saturation and mid lightness give it real energy, which suits sale banners, budget branding, and bold signage. It works best as an accent against charcoal or deep navy; as a large flat background it can tire the eye. Black text on it clears WCAG AA at about 11.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #dbbb27
What is #dbbb27 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dbbb27 is rgb(219, 187, 39), in HSL hsl(49, 71%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 82%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dbbb27?
Deep navy and charcoal give this yellow the strongest contrast and a grounded feel. Plum is a richer, less obvious partner that softens its neon edge.
Is #dbbb27 readable on white or black?
#dbbb27 has a 1.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.14:1 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.