#DBCD2B Hex Color
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Close to a ripe lemon with a squeeze of lime, #dbcd2b is a bright yellow with a green undertone and high saturation. It grabs attention fast, which suits sale tags, budget signage, and construction gear. Best as an accent under 10% of a palette; it overwhelms as a full background. Black text on this yellow hits about 12.8:1 contrast, so small type stays readable. The hex code #dbcd2b delivers instant energy.
Questions about #dbcd2b
What is #dbcd2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dbcd2b is rgb(219, 205, 43), in HSL hsl(55, 71%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 80%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dbcd2b?
Is #dbcd2b readable on white or black?
#dbcd2b has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.77:1 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.