#DEA925 Hex Color
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#dea925 is a warm, high-saturation yellow that commands attention. Because of its intensity, it works best as a 10% accent color for call-to-action buttons or sale banners rather than a full background. It provides strong legibility for black text, offering a 9.8:1 contrast ratio that meets accessibility standards. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy blue to ground its energetic, glowing presence.
Questions about #dea925
What is #dea925 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dea925 is rgb(222, 169, 37), in HSL hsl(43, 74%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 83%, 13%.
How can I effectively use #dea925 in my UI design?
#dea925 functions best as a limited accent color for call-to-action buttons or highlights. Because of its intensity, using it sparingly against a neutral background like charcoal or deep navy keeps your interface balanced and readable without overwhelming the user.
Is #dea925 readable on white or black?
#dea925 has a 2.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.80:1 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.