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#DBD561 color code is #DBD561. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #dbd561.

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#DBD561 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #DBD561 is 0.6351. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.53:1 against white and 13.70:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#DBD561 on white1.53:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#DBD561 on black13.70:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #DBD5611.53:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #DBD56113.70:1AAA

#DBD561 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #DBD561?+
The hex code for #DBD561 is #DBD561. In RGB it's rgb(219, 213, 97), and in HSL it's hsl(57, 63%, 62%).
What is the RGB value of #DBD561?+
#DBD561 in RGB is (219, 213, 97). Written in CSS: rgb(219, 213, 97).
What is the CMYK value of #DBD561?+
#DBD561 converts to CMYK(0%, 3%, 56%, 14%) for print. Hex equivalent is #DBD561.
Is #dbd561 a warm or cool color?+
#DBD561 (#DBD561) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 57° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #dbd561 belong to?+
#DBD561 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 57°, 63%, 62% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #dbd561 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#DBD561 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.53:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #dbd561?+
The nearest Pantone match for #DBD561 (#DBD561) is 609 C Pantone 609 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #DBD561 in design

Practical guidance for using #dbd561 (#DBD561) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#DBD561 (#DBD561) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 13.7:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #DBD561 (#DBD561) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#DBD561 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #dbd561 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#DBD561 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.