#DEAA59 Hex Color
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#deaa59 is a warm, golden orange with a sunny, optimistic energy. It works best as a vibrant accent color in playful branding or autumn-themed layouts. Because it maintains high contrast against black text, it remains highly readable for UI elements. The hex code for this mellow shade is #deaa59. Use it sparingly, as it can overwhelm larger background spaces if applied too heavily.
Questions about #deaa59
What is #deaa59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #deaa59 is rgb(222, 170, 89), in HSL hsl(37, 67%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 60%, 13%.
Which color palettes complement #deaa59 effectively?
Is #deaa59 suitable for text on a white background?
Using #deaa59 for small text on a white background fails standard accessibility guidelines because it lacks sufficient contrast to be readable. It functions much better as an eye-catching accent or a primary color for large, bold headings rather than body text.
Is #deaa59 readable on white or black?
#deaa59 has a 2.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.00:1 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.