#DBDB16
A medium, vivid yellow closely aligning with Yellow.
About #DBDB16
The hex code #DBDB16 represents a beautifully specific shade of yellow. Designers often compare it to the standard color Yellow. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 219, 219, and 22.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. The color uses 0% Cyan, 0% Magenta, 90% Yellow, and 14% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#DBDB16
RGB219, 219, 22
HSL60.0°, 81.7%, 47.3%
CMYK0%, 0%, 90%, 14%
HSV60.0°, 90.0%, 85.9%
LAB84.9, -19.0, 82.0
XYZ54.7, 65.8, 10.6
Decimal14408470
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.48:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
14.16:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.42:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
12.03:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #DBDB16;
}
.text-color {
color: #DBDB16;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #DBDB16;
}