#DDD851 Hex Color
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Sale banners and clearance tags are where this shade earns its keep. #ddd851 is a fresh, glowing yellow with a green undertone, vivid enough to grab attention but mellow enough not to sting. Use it as a small accent in a 60/30/10 layout, since full backgrounds can tire the eye. Black text reads clearly on it at about 14:1 contrast.
Questions about #ddd851
What is #ddd851 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddd851 is rgb(221, 216, 81), in HSL hsl(58, 67%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 63%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #ddd851?
Is #ddd851 readable on white or black?
#ddd851 has a 1.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.01:1 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.