#DDB852 Hex Color
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This golden yellow feels warm and approachable, lacking the sharp intensity of primary hues. With its mid-tone saturation, #ddb852 works best as an accent color rather than a full page background. It pairs well with deep charcoals, which provide necessary contrast for readability. Because black text maintains excellent visibility against this hex code, it is a practical choice for UI elements that require accessibility without sacrificing personality.
Questions about #ddb852
What is #ddb852 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddb852 is rgb(221, 184, 82), in HSL hsl(44, 67%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 63%, 13%.
Is #ddb852 readable on white or black?
#ddb852 has a 1.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.05:1 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.