#DED19A Hex Color
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Soft and muted, #ded19a is a pale beige-yellow with warm, creamy undertones and low saturation. Its gentle lightness suits spring branding, wellness packaging, interiors, and spacious backgrounds, where it brings warmth without visual noise. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal or deep olive accents; black text also reads clearly against this hex code.
Questions about #ded19a
What is #ded19a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ded19a is rgb(222, 209, 154), in HSL hsl(49, 51%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 31%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #ded19a?
#ded19a pairs well with charcoal, deep olive, and muted terracotta, which add contrast while preserving its warm, natural feel; use the pale beige-yellow as a background and darker tones for text, borders, or accents.
Is #ded19a warm or cool?
#ded19a reads as a warm color because its beige-yellow base and creamy undertones lean toward yellow rather than blue, while its pale value and muted saturation keep that warmth soft, calm, and less intense than a bright golden yellow.
What text color works best on #ded19a?
For accessibility, choose black or very dark text on #ded19a; its light beige-yellow surface creates strong contrast for normal copy, while white text is too low-contrast for most body-text uses. Check exact font sizes, weights, and UI states with a contrast checker.
Is #ded19a readable on white or black?
#ded19a has a 1.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.69:1 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.