#DDC53B Hex Color
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Sale tags and budget signage are where the hex code #ddc53b earns its keep. This bright yellow is highly saturated yet mellow, with a warm mustard glow that feels energetic instead of harsh. It works best as an accent or on large type, since fine detail gets lost against it. Black text passes easily on top, with contrast near 12.1:1.
Questions about #ddc53b
What is #ddc53b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddc53b is rgb(221, 197, 59), in HSL hsl(51, 70%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 73%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #ddc53b?
Deep navy and charcoal make #ddc53b look richer than white does, since white washes out its glow. For bolder schemes, plum or teal work as supporting tones.
Is #ddc53b readable on white or black?
#ddc53b has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.12:1 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.