What color is #D2CD6E?

#D2CD6E is a light, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(210, 205, 110), and in HSL hsl(57, 53%, 63%).

Is #D2CD6E accessible as text?

On white, #D2CD6E has a contrast ratio of 1.65:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.70:1 (passes). For text placed on #D2CD6E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D2CD6E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-400 (#FDC700).

What colors go well with #D2CD6E?

#D2CD6E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6F74D3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D2CD6E below.

Is #D2CD6E good for buttons?

#D2CD6E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D2CD6E — white text only reaches 1.65:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D2CD6E the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #D2CD6E is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#D2CD6E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D2CD6E

Not just a swatch — here's how #D2CD6E works with other colors. Named schemes with #D2CD6E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D2CD6E Secondary #B1690A Accent #6D7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Saffron as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #D2CD6E Secondary #526A36 Accent #B1690A Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Saffron leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #D2CD6E Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

Saffron holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #D2CD6E Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Saffron opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #D2CD6E Secondary #F9F8D9 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Saffron is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Saffron carrying the quiet middle.

Build a working theme in the generator →

Color Lab

How #D2CD6E actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 70/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 65/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 17/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 81/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 44/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 24/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 45/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 20/100

Low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 48/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 79/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #D2CD6E

For UI

For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #D2CD6E with

Dusty Rose Pistachio Medium Slate Blue Greige Army Green

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 11.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3F3E5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B6D36F — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #D2CD6E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

Website / UI

Northwind Sign up

Build faster.

A working theme, generated in seconds.

Dashboard

Revenue

$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

Nov 14 · 8PM

NIGHT
MARKET

Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

Interior

Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #D2CD6E;
  --color-base-rgb: 210 205 110;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(83.2% 0.118 106.0);
  --color-50: #FCFBF3;
  --color-100: #F6F5DF;
  --color-200: #ECEAC1;
  --color-300: #DAD695;
  --color-400: #C5C06D;
  --color-500: #A9A44C;
  --color-600: #827F40;
  --color-700: #5D5B32;
  --color-800: #3D3C24;
  --color-900: #262517;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  saffron: {
    50: '#FCFBF3',
    100: '#F6F5DF',
    200: '#ECEAC1',
    300: '#DAD695',
    400: '#C5C06D',
    500: '#A9A44C',
    600: '#827F40',
    700: '#5D5B32',
    800: '#3D3C24',
    900: '#262517',
  },
}

$base: #D2CD6E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFBF3;
$base-100: #F6F5DF;
$base-200: #ECEAC1;
$base-300: #DAD695;
$base-400: #C5C06D;
$base-500: #A9A44C;
$base-600: #827F40;
$base-700: #5D5B32;
$base-800: #3D3C24;
$base-900: #262517;
$base-hover: #C4BD3D;
$base-subtle: #EEEDD7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D2CD6E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6F5DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECEAC1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DAD695",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C5C06D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A9A44C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#827F40",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D5B32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D3C24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262517",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D2CD6E

Color Lab

Pairs with #D2CD6E

UI roles & guardrails

In real applications

Scales

Every model

Export