#DCA744 Hex Color
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#dca744 is a warm golden ochre with orange undertones and a moderately rich, sunlit finish. Its medium lightness feels upbeat without becoming neon, while its softened saturation keeps it approachable. Use this hex code as a supporting tone for seasonal branding, food packaging, or youth-focused layouts. Black text reaches strong contrast on it for readable labels.
Questions about #dca744
What is #dca744 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dca744 is rgb(220, 167, 68), in HSL hsl(39, 68%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 69%, 14%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dca744?
#dca744 pairs well with dark navy, charcoal, muted plum, and dusty blue, which temper its warm golden-orange cast while adding contrast without overpowering its warmth in a balanced palette for print and screens. Keep the darker color dominant and use #dca744 as a warm supporting accent.
Is #dca744 readable on white or black?
#dca744 has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.65:1 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.