#FFDC6A Hex Color
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Not a harsh neon and not a muddy mustard, #ffdc6a is a light, glowing yellow with a warm, mellow feel. Its high lightness keeps it soft, so it shines as an accent on sale badges and call-to-action buttons rather than a full background. It flatters deep navy and charcoal better than plain white. Black text reads clearly on it at about 15.7:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. The hex code #ffdc6a sits between butter and gold.
Questions about #ffdc6a
What is #ffdc6a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffdc6a is rgb(255, 220, 106), in HSL hsl(46, 100%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 58%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffdc6a?
Deep navy and charcoal both make this yellow read richer and warmer than white does. Use #ffdc6a as a small accent against those darker tones, or soften it with warm cream for a gentler palette.
Is #ffdc6a readable on white or black?
#ffdc6a has a 1.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.69:1 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.