#DEB96A Hex Color
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Reach for #deb96a when a design needs a soft yellow with real warmth. This pastel gold keeps saturation low, so it reads mellow instead of loud, and black text stays readable on it at roughly 11.3:1 contrast. It shines as a dominant background for spring themes or baby products, and looks richer against navy than against white.
Questions about #deb96a
What is #deb96a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #deb96a is rgb(222, 185, 106), in HSL hsl(41, 64%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 52%, 13%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #deb96a?
#deb96a pairs well with navy and charcoal, which make its golden warmth feel grounded. Terracotta and soft sage also work when you want a gentler, springtime palette.
Is #deb96a readable on white or black?
#deb96a has a 1.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.25:1 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.