#DDBD7C Hex Color
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#ddbd7c is a mellow pastel yellow with warm, sandy undertones. Its low saturation keeps it soft and easygoing, so it works best as a background or supporting tone in a 60/30/10 palette rather than a loud accent. It pairs well with deep teal, and black text stays clearly readable on it at about 11.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #ddbd7c
What is #ddbd7c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddbd7c is rgb(221, 189, 124), in HSL hsl(40, 59%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 44%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #ddbd7c?
Deep teal and navy make the warm yellow glow by contrast, while charcoal keeps it grounded. Bright white tends to wash it out, so darker partners usually work better.
Is #ddbd7c readable on white or black?
#ddbd7c has a 1.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.64:1 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.