#DFB263 Hex Color
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This muted golden yellow balances warm, saturated undertones with a mellow, approachable lightness. Because it lacks harsh brightness, #dfb263 works well as a grounding background color for vintage-inspired branding or playful spring layouts. It offers excellent contrast for black text, ensuring readability. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy blues to avoid a washed-out appearance on screen. The hex code for this shade is #dfb263.
Questions about #dfb263
What is #dfb263 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dfb263 is rgb(223, 178, 99), in HSL hsl(38, 66%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 56%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dfb263 for a balanced palette?
Is #dfb263 suitable for text on a white background?
No, #dfb263 does not provide sufficient contrast for readability when used as text against a standard white background. It is far too light and lacks the saturation required to meet accessibility standards, making it better suited for large graphic elements or as a decorative accent color.
Is #dfb263 readable on white or black?
#dfb263 has a 1.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.68:1 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.