#DCD198 Hex Color
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#dcd198 is a sun-bleached, pale yellow with heavy beige undertones. This unsaturated hue provides a gentle, airy backdrop that pairs well with deep charcoal or slate greys. It works best as a neutral foundation rather than an accent, as it can appear slightly washed out against stark white. The hex code for this color is #dcd198, offering high legibility for black text.
Questions about #dcd198
What is #dcd198 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dcd198 is rgb(220, 209, 152), in HSL hsl(50, 49%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 31%, 14%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #dcd198?
#dcd198 works exceptionally well when balanced against high-contrast, deep neutrals like charcoal or slate. The contrast prevents the pale yellow from appearing washed out while maintaining a sophisticated, modern aesthetic for backgrounds and typography.
Is #dcd198 readable on white or black?
#dcd198 has a 1.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.61:1 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.