#DDAD58 Hex Color

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This glowing gold carries a friendly, optimistic energy that works well for branding or seasonal web themes. Because it has high readability, black text sits perfectly on top for clear UI design. While it makes a fun background, it also functions as an effective accent color. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy to ground its brightness. The hex code for this tone is #ddad58. See similar orange shades for variations.

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What is #ddad58 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #ddad58 is rgb(221, 173, 88), in HSL hsl(38, 66%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 60%, 13%.

What colors pair well with #ddad58 in a design layout?

Because of its warm brightness, #ddad58 works exceptionally well when grounded by deep neutrals like charcoal or navy. These dark tones provide the necessary contrast to balance the gold, ensuring text readability while keeping the palette sophisticated and professional.

Is #ddad58 readable on white or black?

#ddad58 has a 2.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.19:1 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.

#DDAD58 Hex Color

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