#DDD07E Hex Color
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A mellow, golden pastel, #ddd07e sits between yellow and warm gray. Its low saturation keeps it soft, so it works best as a background or supporting tone rather than a statement color. Pair it with deep plum or navy for contrast, and use dark text on top for readable UI.
Questions about #ddd07e
What is #ddd07e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddd07e is rgb(221, 208, 126), in HSL hsl(52, 58%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 43%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #ddd07e?
Deep plum, navy, and olive all sit comfortably next to #ddd07e. Its muted warmth flatters dark, low-saturation companions, so keep accents soft rather than neon.
Is #ddd07e a good background color?
Yes. Its low saturation and warm undertone make it easy on the eyes, especially with dark gray or black text on top for accessible contrast.
Is #ddd07e readable on white or black?
#ddd07e has a 1.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.39:1 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.