#DDA843 Hex Color
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Somewhere between mustard and honey, this golden yellow glows with mellow warmth. Its medium saturation keeps it friendly instead of loud, and it looks richer against deep teal than against plain white. The hex code #dda843 works best as an accent or button color on dark layouts, where black text on it clears WCAG AA for small copy.
Questions about #dda843
What is #dda843 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dda843 is rgb(221, 168, 67), in HSL hsl(39, 69%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 70%, 13%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dda843?
#dda843 pairs well with deep teal, charcoal, and plum, which give its warm glow real contrast. It also softens nicely next to olive or terracotta in autumn palettes.
Is #dda843 readable on white or black?
#dda843 has a 2.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.75:1 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.