#DFBA5D Hex Color
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Warm and softly muted, #dfba5d is a mellow yellow with subtle brown undertones. Its medium-light value brings gentle energy to spring branding, baby products, sale graphics, and construction themes. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal, since white text lacks contrast. The hex code #dfba5d supports clear black text for accessible body copy.
Questions about #dfba5d
What is #dfba5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dfba5d is rgb(223, 186, 93), in HSL hsl(43, 67%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 58%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dfba5d?
Does #dfba5d read as warm or cool?
#dfba5d reads as warm because its mellow yellow base is softened by subtle brown undertones, giving it an earthy, approachable mood rather than a bright, high-energy look. It works well when you want gentle optimism without harsh saturation.
Is #dfba5d readable on white or black?
#dfba5d has a 1.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.31:1 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.