#DED527 Hex Color
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Reach for #ded527 when a layout needs a bright, glittering yellow that pulls the eye fast. This fresh shade has a green undertone that gives it a citron edge, warm but not mellow. It shines as an accent in the 10% slot, and it suits sale tags, budget graphics, and construction signage. Black text stays readable on it at about 13.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #ded527
What is #ded527 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ded527 is rgb(222, 213, 39), in HSL hsl(57, 73%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 82%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #ded527?
Pair #ded527 with charcoal or deep teal for strong contrast, or soften it with warm taupe for a calmer feel. Its green undertone makes plain blues read colder, so test pairings side by side.
Is #ded527 readable on white or black?
#ded527 has a 1.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.65:1 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.