#DEB656 Hex Color
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#deb656 is a mellow golden yellow with a soft, muted warmth. Its medium lightness keeps it friendly instead of loud, and it makes a calm background for black text, which clears WCAG AA at about 10.9:1. Try it with deep teal or charcoal for contrast, or browse other shades of orange for warmer neighbors. At full-bleed sizes it can read flat, so it often works best as a supporting tone or accent.
Questions about #deb656
What is #deb656 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #deb656 is rgb(222, 182, 86), in HSL hsl(42, 67%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 61%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #deb656?
#deb656 pairs well with charcoal, deep teal, and navy, which ground its warmth and keep it from reading washed out. Cream and soft sage make gentler, low-contrast combinations for spring or nursery palettes.
Is #deb656 readable on white or black?
#deb656 has a 1.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.93:1 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.