#DDB56A Hex Color
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#ddb56a is a warm, muted yellow with soft golden and slightly brown undertones. Its lightness gives layouts a fresh, mellow glow, while restrained saturation keeps it gentle rather than loud. The hex code works well for spring backgrounds, baby products, budget-focused branding, or construction accents. Use black text for strong small-size readability.
Questions about #ddb56a
What is #ddb56a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddb56a is rgb(221, 181, 106), in HSL hsl(39, 63%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 52%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #ddb56a?
Pair #ddb56a with deep navy, charcoal, or muted plum for contrast that keeps its warm golden base grounded. These darker companions suit headings, borders, and buttons, while pale neutrals can make the yellow look washed out.
Is #ddb56a readable on white or black?
#ddb56a has a 1.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.89:1 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.