#DCC84F Hex Color
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Sale banners and clearance tags often reach for this fresh, glowing yellow. #dcc84f is bright but mellow, with a warm golden undertone that reads friendly instead of harsh. The hex code #dcc84f works best as an accent against charcoal or navy, and black text on it clears WCAG AA with room to spare.
Questions about #dcc84f
What is #dcc84f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dcc84f is rgb(220, 200, 79), in HSL hsl(51, 67%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 64%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dcc84f?
Charcoal, navy, and deep plum all make #dcc84f feel richer, while plain white can wash it out. Use it as an accent on dark backgrounds for the strongest effect.
Is #dcc84f readable on white or black?
#dcc84f has a 1.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.41:1 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.