What color is #DBBB2D?

#DBBB2D is a medium, vivid amber. In RGB it is rgb(219, 187, 45), and in HSL hsl(49, 71%, 52%).

Is #DBBB2D accessible as text?

On white, #DBBB2D has a contrast ratio of 1.88:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.16:1 (passes). For text placed on #DBBB2D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DBBB2D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-500 (#F0B100).

What colors go well with #DBBB2D?

#DBBB2D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2E4EDC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DBBB2D below.

Is #DBBB2D good for buttons?

#DBBB2D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DBBB2D — white text only reaches 1.88:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DBBB2D the same as CSS goldenrod?

No — #DBBB2D is not the CSS named color goldenrod, but goldenrod (#DAA520) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#DBBB2D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DBBB2D

Not just a swatch — here's how #DBBB2D works with other colors. Named schemes with #DBBB2D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DBBB2D Secondary #B2680F Accent #6F7A47 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Mustard Yellow 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 #DBBB2D Secondary #546A35 Accent #B2680F Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Mustard Yellow 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 #DBBB2D Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919970 Anchor #3D2C1F

Mustard Yellow 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 #DBBB2D Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173747

Mustard Yellow 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 #DBBB2D Secondary #F5EBC3 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Mustard Yellow 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 Mustard Yellow carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DBBB2D 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 82/100

Warm

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

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 21/100

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 39/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 26/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 59/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 29/100

Low

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

Surface fit 36/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 76/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DBBB2D

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People also use #DBBB2D with

Burnt Sienna Yellow Green Cerulean 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 9.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3EEDA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C1DC2E — 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 #DBBB2D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

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Packaging

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250 ml

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #DBBB2D;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 187 45;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(79.7% 0.152 95.4);
  --color-50: #FDFBF1;
  --color-100: #FAF4DB;
  --color-200: #F3E8B9;
  --color-300: #E5D58A;
  --color-400: #D4BE5E;
  --color-500: #B9A23C;
  --color-600: #8D7D35;
  --color-700: #645A2B;
  --color-800: #423B1F;
  --color-900: #282515;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  mustard-yellow: {
    50: '#FDFBF1',
    100: '#FAF4DB',
    200: '#F3E8B9',
    300: '#E5D58A',
    400: '#D4BE5E',
    500: '#B9A23C',
    600: '#8D7D35',
    700: '#645A2B',
    800: '#423B1F',
    900: '#282515',
  },
}

$base: #DBBB2D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFBF1;
$base-100: #FAF4DB;
$base-200: #F3E8B9;
$base-300: #E5D58A;
$base-400: #D4BE5E;
$base-500: #B9A23C;
$base-600: #8D7D35;
$base-700: #645A2B;
$base-800: #423B1F;
$base-900: #282515;
$base-hover: #B59A1F;
$base-subtle: #EEE7C6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DBBB2D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFBF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FAF4DB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3E8B9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E5D58A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D4BE5E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B9A23C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8D7D35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#645A2B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#423B1F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282515",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}