#DDAE04 Hex Color
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The hex code #ddae04 is a highly saturated, medium-dark golden yellow with a warm, energetic presence. It suits sale graphics, budget branding, construction signage, and small interface accents where quick recognition matters. Pair it with deep navy or charcoal for balance, and use black text for strong readability on this bright background.
Questions about #ddae04
What is #ddae04 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddae04 is rgb(221, 174, 4), in HSL hsl(47, 96%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 98%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #ddae04?
Navy, charcoal, and deep blue pair well with #ddae04 because their cool, dark tones ground its bright warmth while preserving a strong, readable contrast for accents, headings, and promotional graphics.
What mood does #ddae04 create in a design?
The #ddae04 hex color creates a warm, energetic, attention-grabbing mood, making it effective for sale graphics, budget messaging, construction signage, calls to action, and small interface accents where quick visual recognition matters.
Is #ddae04 readable on white or black?
#ddae04 has a 2.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.13:1 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.