#DFBE6E Hex Color
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Reach for #dfbe6e when a design needs a mellow yellow that will not shout. This unsaturated pastel leans warm and honeyed, so it suits spring themes, baby products, and sale graphics. It works best as a supporting tone under dark text, since black type on #dfbe6e clears WCAG AA with ease. The hex code #dfbe6e reads soft rather than sparkling, which keeps large layouts calm.
Questions about #dfbe6e
What is #dfbe6e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dfbe6e is rgb(223, 190, 110), in HSL hsl(42, 64%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 51%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dfbe6e?
#dfbe6e flatters navy and terracotta, which add depth to its muted warmth. Deep charcoal also works for text and interfaces.
Is #dfbe6e readable on white or black?
#dfbe6e has a 1.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.72:1 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.