#DBC015 Hex Color
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This golden yellow is high-energy and leans slightly mustard, giving it an industrial, urgent feel. Because of its intense saturation, #dbc015 works best as a sharp accent color rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal greys and deep navy blues for high-visibility UI elements like call-to-action buttons. The hex code for this shade is #dbc015.
Questions about #dbc015
What is #dbc015 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dbc015 is rgb(219, 192, 21), in HSL hsl(52, 83%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 90%, 14%.
What colors pair best with #dbc015 for design projects?
#dbc015 functions most effectively when paired with high-contrast, neutral tones like charcoal grey or deep navy blue. These dark, grounding colors balance the intense energy of the mustard yellow, creating a professional and legible interface without overpowering the viewer.
Is #dbc015 suitable for text usage in web interfaces?
Using #dbc015 for text is generally not recommended due to accessibility standards. Because this yellow is highly saturated, it lacks the necessary contrast ratio against white or light backgrounds to meet WCAG readability guidelines for standard body text.
Is #dbc015 readable on white or black?
#dbc015 has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.56:1 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.