#DDB95D Hex Color
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Soft but clearly warm, #ddb95d is a mellow golden yellow with moderate saturation and a gentle orange undertone. Its glowing surface brings optimism and youthful energy to spring layouts, sale graphics, baby products, and construction themes. Use it as a supporting tone or generous background; black text stays highly readable, with about 11.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #ddb95d.
Questions about #ddb95d
What is #ddb95d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddb95d is rgb(221, 185, 93), in HSL hsl(43, 65%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 58%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #ddb95d?
#ddb95d pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted terracotta, which give its light golden warmth more structure. Navy creates a polished contrast, while terracotta keeps the palette earthy without making the yellow feel overly bright.
Is #ddb95d readable on white or black?
#ddb95d has a 1.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.17:1 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.