What color is #D2DB55?

#D2DB55 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(210, 219, 85), and in HSL hsl(64, 65%, 60%).

Is #D2DB55 accessible as text?

On white, #D2DB55 has a contrast ratio of 1.50:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.00:1 (passes). For text placed on #D2DB55, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D2DB55?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-300 (#FFD230).

What colors go well with #D2DB55?

#D2DB55 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6057DB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D2DB55 below.

Is #D2DB55 good for buttons?

#D2DB55 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D2DB55 — white text only reaches 1.50:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D2DB55 the same as CSS gold?

No — #D2DB55 is not the CSS named color gold, but gold (#FFD700) is the closest CSS named color.

#D2DB55 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D2DB55

Not just a swatch — here's how #D2DB55 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D2DB55 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D2DB55 Secondary #B06906 Accent #6C7B49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Pear 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 #D2DB55 Secondary #516A37 Accent #B06906 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Pear 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 #D2DB55 Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Pear 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 #D2DB55 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Pear 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 #D2DB55 Secondary #FAFFD5 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Pear 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 Pear carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D2DB55 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 71/100

Warm

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

Softness 60/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 15/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 68/100

High

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

Vintage feel 30/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 20/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 60/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 15/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 42/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 70/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #D2DB55

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People also use #D2DB55 with

Fawn Yellow Green Iris Platinum 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 12.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3F4E1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A6DB57 — 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 #D2DB55 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D2DB55;
  --color-base-rgb: 210 219 85;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(85.9% 0.156 112.9);
  --color-50: #FCFDF2;
  --color-100: #F7F9DD;
  --color-200: #EDF1BC;
  --color-300: #DCE28E;
  --color-400: #C8CF63;
  --color-500: #ACB441;
  --color-600: #848938;
  --color-700: #5E622D;
  --color-800: #3E4021;
  --color-900: #262716;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pear: {
    50: '#FCFDF2',
    100: '#F7F9DD',
    200: '#EDF1BC',
    300: '#DCE28E',
    400: '#C8CF63',
    500: '#ACB441',
    600: '#848938',
    700: '#5E622D',
    800: '#3E4021',
    900: '#262716',
  },
}

$base: #D2DB55;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFDF2;
$base-100: #F7F9DD;
$base-200: #EDF1BC;
$base-300: #DCE28E;
$base-400: #C8CF63;
$base-500: #ACB441;
$base-600: #848938;
$base-700: #5E622D;
$base-800: #3E4021;
$base-900: #262716;
$base-hover: #BFCA2B;
$base-subtle: #EEF0D1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D2DB55",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFDF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7F9DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDF1BC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DCE28E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C8CF63",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#ACB441",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#848938",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E622D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E4021",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262716",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D2DB55

Color Lab

Pairs with #D2DB55

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