What color is #DCA50D?

#DCA50D is a medium, vivid amber. In RGB it is rgb(220, 165, 13), and in HSL hsl(44, 89%, 46%).

Is #DCA50D accessible as text?

On white, #DCA50D has a contrast ratio of 2.23:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.43:1 (passes). For text placed on #DCA50D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DCA50D?

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

What colors go well with #DCA50D?

#DCA50D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0D45DE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DCA50D below.

Is #DCA50D good for buttons?

#DCA50D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DCA50D — white text only reaches 2.23:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DCA50D the same as CSS goldenrod?

No — #DCA50D is not the CSS named color goldenrod, but goldenrod (#DAA520) is the closest CSS named color.

#DCA50D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DCA50D

Not just a swatch — here's how #DCA50D works with other colors. Named schemes with #DCA50D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DCA50D Secondary #B36714 Accent #707947 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

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

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #DCA50D Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7B52 Accent #929970 Anchor #3E2C1F

Goldenrod 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 #DCA50D Accent #AAC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

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

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #DCA50D Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Goldenrod sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #DCA50D Secondary #EDDAB4 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Goldenrod 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 Goldenrod carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DCA50D 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 88/100

Warm

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

Softness 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 91/100

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 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 59/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 42/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 32/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 79/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DCA50D 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 8.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5ECD2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D0DE0D — 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 #DCA50D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DCA50D;
  --color-base-rgb: 220 165 13;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.3% 0.153 84.1);
  --color-50: #FEFBF0;
  --color-100: #FDF3D8;
  --color-200: #FAE7B2;
  --color-300: #F1D27E;
  --color-400: #E3BB4F;
  --color-500: #C99F2C;
  --color-600: #987B2A;
  --color-700: #6B5823;
  --color-800: #463A1B;
  --color-900: #2B2413;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  goldenrod: {
    50: '#FEFBF0',
    100: '#FDF3D8',
    200: '#FAE7B2',
    300: '#F1D27E',
    400: '#E3BB4F',
    500: '#C99F2C',
    600: '#987B2A',
    700: '#6B5823',
    800: '#463A1B',
    900: '#2B2413',
  },
}

$base: #DCA50D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFBF0;
$base-100: #FDF3D8;
$base-200: #FAE7B2;
$base-300: #F1D27E;
$base-400: #E3BB4F;
$base-500: #C99F2C;
$base-600: #987B2A;
$base-700: #6B5823;
$base-800: #463A1B;
$base-900: #2B2413;
$base-hover: #B1850A;
$base-subtle: #F2E3BA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DCA50D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFBF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDF3D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FAE7B2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F1D27E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E3BB4F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C99F2C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#987B2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6B5823",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#463A1B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2413",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DCA50D

Color Lab

Pairs with #DCA50D

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