#DE9F00 Hex Color
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This saturated golden yellow commands immediate attention with its intense, warm energy. Because of its high visibility, #de9f00 functions best as a high-impact accent or call-to-action button rather than a background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or navy text, providing excellent readability. Use this hex code sparingly to highlight specific UI elements or marketing campaigns where you need to drive user engagement.
Questions about #de9f00
What is #de9f00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #de9f00 is rgb(222, 159, 0), in HSL hsl(43, 100%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 100%, 13%.
How can I use #de9f00 effectively in UI design?
Is #de9f00 readable on white or black?
#de9f00 has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.06:1 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.