#DDAC18 Hex Color
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#ddac18 is a warm, high-saturation yellow that commands attention. Because it reads as loud and energetic, it functions best as a high-impact accent color rather than a primary background. Pair it with deep charcoals or navy for balance. With an accessible contrast ratio of 10.0:1 against black text, the hex code #ddac18 remains highly legible even in small, fine-detail applications.
Questions about #ddac18
What is #ddac18 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddac18 is rgb(221, 172, 24), in HSL hsl(45, 80%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 89%, 13%.
How should I use #ddac18 in a design?
Is #ddac18 readable on white or black?
#ddac18 has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.98:1 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.