#DFC43D Hex Color
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Bright but grounded, this yellow carries a golden, mustard-like warmth. #dfc43d is vivid enough for sale banners and construction signage, yet mellow enough for larger brand moments. It shines as an accent against deep navy or charcoal, and black text on it reaches about 12.1:1 contrast, so small type stays readable. Use the hex code #dfc43d whenever a palette needs warm, upbeat energy.
Questions about #dfc43d
What is #dfc43d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dfc43d is rgb(223, 196, 61), in HSL hsl(50, 72%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 73%, 13%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dfc43d?
Deep navy, charcoal, and dark teal all make #dfc43d look brighter by contrast. Skip it next to plain white for large surfaces, since the yellow can wash out. Warm browns and olive give it a softer, vintage feel.
Is #dfc43d readable on white or black?
#dfc43d has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.10:1 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.