What color is #D5CC53?

#D5CC53 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(213, 204, 83), and in HSL hsl(56, 61%, 58%).

Is #D5CC53 accessible as text?

On white, #D5CC53 has a contrast ratio of 1.67:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.59:1 (passes). For text placed on #D5CC53, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D5CC53?

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

What colors go well with #D5CC53?

#D5CC53 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #535BD5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D5CC53 below.

Is #D5CC53 good for buttons?

#D5CC53 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D5CC53 — white text only reaches 1.67:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D5CC53 the same as CSS gold?

No — #D5CC53 is not the CSS named color gold, but gold (#FFD700) is the closest CSS named color.

#D5CC53 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D5CC53

Not just a swatch — here's how #D5CC53 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D5CC53 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D5CC53 Secondary #B1680B Accent #6D7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Citrine 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 #D5CC53 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680B Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Citrine 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 #D5CC53 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

Citrine 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 #D5CC53 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Citrine 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 #D5CC53 Secondary #F9F8D2 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Citrine 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 Citrine carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D5CC53 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 74/100

Warm

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

Softness 60/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 17/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 73/100

High

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

Vintage feel 38/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 23/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 55/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 21/100

Low

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

Surface fit 41/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 75/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #D5CC53

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People also use #D5CC53 with

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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 11.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3F2E0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B2D553 — 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 #D5CC53 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D5CC53;
  --color-base-rgb: 213 204 83;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(83.0% 0.141 105.0);
  --color-50: #FCFCF2;
  --color-100: #F8F6DD;
  --color-200: #EFECBD;
  --color-300: #DFDA90;
  --color-400: #CBC567;
  --color-500: #B0A945;
  --color-600: #87823B;
  --color-700: #605D2F;
  --color-800: #3F3D22;
  --color-900: #272616;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citrine: {
    50: '#FCFCF2',
    100: '#F8F6DD',
    200: '#EFECBD',
    300: '#DFDA90',
    400: '#CBC567',
    500: '#B0A945',
    600: '#87823B',
    700: '#605D2F',
    800: '#3F3D22',
    900: '#272616',
  },
}

$base: #D5CC53;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFCF2;
$base-100: #F8F6DD;
$base-200: #EFECBD;
$base-300: #DFDA90;
$base-400: #CBC567;
$base-500: #B0A945;
$base-600: #87823B;
$base-700: #605D2F;
$base-800: #3F3D22;
$base-900: #272616;
$base-hover: #BEB52E;
$base-subtle: #EEECD0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D5CC53",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFCF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8F6DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFECBD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DFDA90",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CBC567",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B0A945",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#87823B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#605D2F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F3D22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272616",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D5CC53

Color Lab

Pairs with #D5CC53

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