#DCB74E Hex Color
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Mellow, honeyed yellow with a soft golden edge. #dcb74e has enough lightness to glow but stays muted, so it works best as a supporting tone or small accent rather than a full background. Black text on it hits about 10.9:1 contrast, which makes this hex code a safe pick for buttons and highlights.
Questions about #dcb74e
What is #dcb74e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dcb74e is rgb(220, 183, 78), in HSL hsl(44, 67%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 65%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dcb74e?
Deep navy and charcoal make its golden warmth pop, while teal gives it a fresher, spring-like feel. Pair it with navy for contrast, and skip pale neutrals where it looks washed out.
Is #dcb74e readable on white or black?
#dcb74e has a 1.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.92:1 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.