#DBE055 Hex Color
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#dbe055 is a bright, fresh yellow with a green edge. Its high lightness and strong saturation give it a glowing, energetic feel, which suits sale banners and bold accents. It works best as a supporting tone or small accent, since it can overwhelm at large sizes. Dark text reads clearly on it at roughly 14.8:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. For similar tones, browse other shades of yellow.
Questions about #dbe055
What is #dbe055 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dbe055 is rgb(219, 224, 85), in HSL hsl(62, 69%, 61%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 62%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #dbe055?
#dbe055 pairs well with deep, dark colors like charcoal or navy, which make its brightness pop. For a softer palette, try muted plum or slate blue. Skip pale neutrals, where it can look washed out.
Is #dbe055 readable on white or black?
#dbe055 has a 1.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.80:1 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.