#DEC991 Hex Color
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#dec991 is a muted, dusty yellow with a soft beige base. Because it lacks high saturation, it functions best as a subtle background for minimalist interfaces. Black text offers excellent readability here, providing a 12.9:1 contrast ratio that satisfies accessibility needs. Avoid using this shade as a large solid block, as it can appear flat in busy layouts. The hex code for this tone is #dec991.
Questions about #dec991
What is #dec991 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dec991 is rgb(222, 201, 145), in HSL hsl(44, 54%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 35%, 13%.
What colors pair well with the #dec991 hex color?
Is #dec991 readable on white or black?
#dec991 has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.86:1 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.