#DDBC37 Hex Color
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Not a pale lemon and not a harsh neon, this yellow lands on mellow goldenrod. #ddbc37 has the saturation to glow as an accent in sale banners, budget tags, and construction signage, yet it stays easy on the eyes. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at roughly 11.3:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal for branding that feels warmer than the usual yellow-and-gray.
Questions about #ddbc37
What is #ddbc37 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddbc37 is rgb(221, 188, 55), in HSL hsl(48, 71%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 75%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #ddbc37?
Deep teal and charcoal make #ddbc37 look richer than white or gray do. Use it as the 10 percent accent over navy or dark brown bases for a grounded, warm palette.
Is #ddbc37 readable on white or black?
#ddbc37 has a 1.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.32:1 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.