#DBC84A Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Close to sunflower petals with a mustard edge, #dbc84a is a warm, sparkling yellow. Its high saturation makes it a strong accent for sale banners, buttons, and construction signage, where a glow pulls attention. Pair it with charcoal or deep teal for contrast sharper than plain white. Black text holds about 12.4:1 on this hex code, so small type stays readable.
Questions about #dbc84a
What is #dbc84a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dbc84a is rgb(219, 200, 74), in HSL hsl(52, 67%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 66%, 14%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #dbc84a?
Black text reads most clearly on #dbc84a, with a contrast ratio of about 12.4:1, well above the 4.5:1 needed for WCAG AA body text. White text falls short, so keep it off this shade.
What colors pair well with #dbc84a?
Charcoal and deep navy give #dbc84a a crisp, high-contrast pairing, while teal pushes it toward a fresher, retro feel. It works best as the 10 percent accent in a mostly neutral palette.
Is #dbc84a readable on white or black?
#dbc84a has a 1.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.37:1 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.