#DBBE59 Hex Color
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Closer to mustard than lemon, #dbbe59 is a mellow yellow with enough muted warmth to glow without shouting. The hex code works well as a soft background for spring themes, baby products, or sale graphics, and black text sits comfortably on it at about 11.5:1 contrast. Pair it with deep navy to keep things grounded.
Questions about #dbbe59
What is #dbbe59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dbbe59 is rgb(219, 190, 89), in HSL hsl(47, 64%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 59%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dbbe59?
Deep navy gives #dbbe59 a richer, more grounded feel than beige or camel would. Terracotta also works if you want a warmer, earthier palette.
Is black or white text better on #dbbe59?
Black text is the clear pick, with roughly 11.5:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA requires for body text. White text falls short and is hard to read on this shade.
Is #dbbe59 readable on white or black?
#dbbe59 has a 1.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.52:1 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.