#DDCD39 Hex Color
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#ddcd39 is a warm, moderately vivid yellow with a slightly green undertone and a mellow finish. Its upbeat character suits sale graphics, budget branding, and construction signage, where it signals opportunity and energy. Use it as a supporting color with charcoal or navy; black text remains highly readable. The hex code for this yellow is #ddcd39.
Questions about #ddcd39
What is #ddcd39 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddcd39 is rgb(221, 205, 57), in HSL hsl(54, 71%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 74%, 13%.
Is #ddcd39 a warm or cool color?
#ddcd39 reads as a warm yellow because its yellow base is softened by a slight green undertone, while its mellow saturation keeps it from feeling neon or icy. It brings upbeat, practical energy without the harshness of a highlighter yellow.
What colors pair well with #ddcd39?
Is #ddcd39 readable on white or black?
#ddcd39 has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.86:1 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.