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#DBDF96 color code is #DBDF96. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #dbdf96.

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#DBDF96 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #DBDF96 is 0.7004. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.40:1 against white and 15.01:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#DBDF96 on white1.40:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#DBDF96 on black15.01:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #DBDF961.40:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #DBDF9615.01:1AAA

#DBDF96 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #DBDF96?+
The hex code for #DBDF96 is #DBDF96. In RGB it's rgb(219, 223, 150), and in HSL it's hsl(63, 53%, 73%).
What is the RGB value of #DBDF96?+
#DBDF96 in RGB is (219, 223, 150). Written in CSS: rgb(219, 223, 150).
What is the CMYK value of #DBDF96?+
#DBDF96 converts to CMYK(2%, 0%, 33%, 13%) for print. Hex equivalent is #DBDF96.
Is #dbdf96 a warm or cool color?+
#DBDF96 (#DBDF96) is a transitional yellow — its hue sits at 63° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #dbdf96 belong to?+
#DBDF96 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 63°, 53%, 73% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #dbdf96 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#DBDF96 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.4:1 — 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 #dbdf96?+
The nearest Pantone match for #DBDF96 (#DBDF96) is 4706 C Primrose, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #DBDF96 in design

Practical guidance for using #dbdf96 (#DBDF96) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#DBDF96 (#DBDF96) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 15.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #DBDF96 (#DBDF96) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. 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

#DBDF96 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#DBDF96 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.