#DDBE5E Hex Color
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Soft honeyed gold. The hex code #ddbe5e reads as a mellow, medium-light yellow with a warm undertone, light enough for backgrounds yet saturated enough to hold up next to white. It flatters deep teal and charcoal accents, and black text stays readable at about 11.6:1 contrast. Good fit for spring themes, packaging, and sunny brand palettes. For a warmer neighbor, see what colors make orange.
Questions about #ddbe5e
What is #ddbe5e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddbe5e is rgb(221, 190, 94), in HSL hsl(45, 65%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 57%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #ddbe5e?
Deep teal, charcoal, and warm navy pair well with #ddbe5e because their cool depth offsets the yellow's warmth, while cream and muted sage keep it soft for gentler palettes.
Is #ddbe5e readable on white or black?
#ddbe5e has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.60:1 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.