#DBBB64 Hex Color
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Mellow gold with a dusty edge. The hex code #dbbb64 sits at a medium lightness with muted saturation, so it glows softly instead of blaring. That balance makes it a dependable supporting tone, and black text stays readable on it at about 11.3:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with deep teal or plum to bring out its warmth. It fits spring themes, nursery products, and sale graphics without feeling loud.
Questions about #dbbb64
What is #dbbb64 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dbbb64 is rgb(219, 187, 100), in HSL hsl(44, 62%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 54%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dbbb64?
#dbbb64 pairs well with deep teal, plum, and charcoal, which add the contrast this muted yellow needs to stand out. Skip soft neutrals like beige, since the two wash each other out.
Is #dbbb64 readable on white or black?
#dbbb64 has a 1.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.30:1 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.