#DCA02B Hex Color
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#dca02b is a warm orange-gold with fairly strong saturation, a mellow golden cast, and enough brightness to feel lively without looking neon. Its optimism and adventurous energy suit food packaging, sports graphics, autumn campaigns, and safety accents. Use the hex code with black text for accessible body copy, or pair it with navy in a bold supporting role.
Questions about #dca02b
What is #dca02b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dca02b is rgb(220, 160, 43), in HSL hsl(40, 72%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 80%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dca02b?
#dca02b pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted cream because its warm golden-orange saturation gains structure from dark cool contrast and softness from a pale neutral without losing its lively character. Use navy for confident sports or food palettes, then reserve #dca02b for accents or key labels.
Is #dca02b readable on white or black?
#dca02b has a 2.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.10:1 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.