#DDD149 Hex Color
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#ddd149 is a warm, softened yellow with a slight green-olive undertone. Its moderate saturation feels bright without becoming harsh, making it useful for sale graphics, budget messaging, or construction accents. Use it as a small accent beside charcoal or navy, since its lightness can feel washed out against white. The hex code is #ddd149.
Questions about #ddd149
What is #ddd149 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddd149 is rgb(221, 209, 73), in HSL hsl(55, 69%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 67%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #ddd149?
#ddd149 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and other dark blue tones because their depth sharpens its softened yellow warmth without making the palette feel overly bright. Use the yellow as an accent and the darker shade for text, borders, or larger areas.
Is #ddd149 readable on white or black?
#ddd149 has a 1.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.29:1 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.