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#DEDB3B color code is #DEDB3B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #dedb3b.

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#DEDB3B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #DEDB3B is 0.6651. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.47:1 against white and 14.30:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#DEDB3B on white1.47:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#DEDB3B on black14.30:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #DEDB3B1.47:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #DEDB3B14.30:1AAA

#DEDB3B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #DEDB3B?+
The hex code for #DEDB3B is #DEDB3B. In RGB it's rgb(222, 219, 59), and in HSL it's hsl(59, 71%, 55%).
What is the RGB value of #DEDB3B?+
#DEDB3B in RGB is (222, 219, 59). Written in CSS: rgb(222, 219, 59).
What is the CMYK value of #DEDB3B?+
#DEDB3B converts to CMYK(0%, 1%, 73%, 13%) for print. Hex equivalent is #DEDB3B.
Is #dedb3b a warm or cool color?+
#DEDB3B (#DEDB3B) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 59° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #dedb3b belong to?+
#DEDB3B belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 59°, 71%, 55% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #dedb3b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#DEDB3B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.47:1 — 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 #dedb3b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #DEDB3B (#DEDB3B) is 7438 C Lemon Fizz, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #DEDB3B in design

Practical guidance for using #dedb3b (#DEDB3B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#DEDB3B (#DEDB3B) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 14.3:1 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, #DEDB3B (#DEDB3B) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#DEDB3B 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 — #dedb3b 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

#DEDB3B 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.