#DDC142 Hex Color
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#ddc142 is a warm, glowing yellow with a golden undertone. Vivid but mellow, it reads friendly rather than loud. Black text passes contrast on it at about 11.8:1, so it works well behind body copy. Use it as a dominant base in sale banners and budget branding, where it looks richest against navy or charcoal.
Questions about #ddc142
What is #ddc142 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddc142 is rgb(221, 193, 66), in HSL hsl(49, 70%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 70%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #ddc142?
#ddc142 flatters deep navy and charcoal best, giving the golden yellow a grounded, upscale feel. For a warmer palette, try terracotta or a muted olive instead of plain white.
Is #ddc142 a warm or cool yellow?
#ddc142 is a warm yellow. Its golden undertones pull it toward mustard rather than lemon, which gives it a mellow, glowing quality instead of a sharp electric edge.
Is #ddc142 readable on white or black?
#ddc142 has a 1.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.78:1 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.