#DFB44C Hex Color
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#dfb44c is a warm, mellow yellow with enough saturation to feel energetic without overwhelming the viewer. Because it carries high readability against black text, it works well as a CTA button or a highlight for sale banners. Pair this hex code with a deep charcoal or navy blue to keep your design anchored and readable, rather than using it for large, flat background areas where it can appear washed out.
Questions about #dfb44c
What is #dfb44c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dfb44c is rgb(223, 180, 76), in HSL hsl(42, 70%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 66%, 13%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dfb44c for a balanced palette?
Is #dfb44c readable on white or black?
#dfb44c has a 1.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.77:1 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.