What color is #DCB04F?

#DCB04F is a medium amber. In RGB it is rgb(220, 176, 79), and in HSL hsl(41, 67%, 59%).

Is #DCB04F accessible as text?

On white, #DCB04F has a contrast ratio of 2.03:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.37:1 (passes). For text placed on #DCB04F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DCB04F?

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

What colors go well with #DCB04F?

#DCB04F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #507DDC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DCB04F below.

Is #DCB04F good for buttons?

#DCB04F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DCB04F — white text only reaches 2.03:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DCB04F the same as CSS goldenrod?

No — #DCB04F is not the CSS named color goldenrod, but goldenrod (#DAA520) is the closest CSS named color.

#DCB04F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DCB04F

Not just a swatch — here's how #DCB04F works with other colors. Named schemes with #DCB04F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DCB04F Secondary #B36714 Accent #707947 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Honey 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 #DCB04F Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7B52 Accent #929970 Anchor #3E2C1F

Honey 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 #DCB04F Accent #AAC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

Honey 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 #DCB04F Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Honey 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 #DCB04F Secondary #F2E2C4 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Honey 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 Honey carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DCB04F 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 81/100

Warm

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

Softness 60/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 51/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 48/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 34/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 41/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DCB04F 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 9.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4EEE0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DADC50 — 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 #DCB04F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DCB04F;
  --color-base-rgb: 220 176 79;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.9% 0.125 84.5);
  --color-50: #FDF9F2;
  --color-100: #F9F0DC;
  --color-200: #F1E0BB;
  --color-300: #E3C78C;
  --color-400: #D0AD62;
  --color-500: #B5903F;
  --color-600: #8B7037;
  --color-700: #62512C;
  --color-800: #413620;
  --color-900: #282216;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  honey: {
    50: '#FDF9F2',
    100: '#F9F0DC',
    200: '#F1E0BB',
    300: '#E3C78C',
    400: '#D0AD62',
    500: '#B5903F',
    600: '#8B7037',
    700: '#62512C',
    800: '#413620',
    900: '#282216',
  },
}

$base: #DCB04F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF9F2;
$base-100: #F9F0DC;
$base-200: #F1E0BB;
$base-300: #E3C78C;
$base-400: #D0AD62;
$base-500: #B5903F;
$base-600: #8B7037;
$base-700: #62512C;
$base-800: #413620;
$base-900: #282216;
$base-hover: #C99628;
$base-subtle: #F0E5D0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DCB04F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF9F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9F0DC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1E0BB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E3C78C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D0AD62",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B5903F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8B7037",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#62512C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#413620",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282216",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DCB04F

Color Lab

Pairs with #DCB04F

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