What color is #DCCC57?

#DCCC57 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(220, 204, 87), and in HSL hsl(53, 66%, 60%).

Is #DCCC57 accessible as text?

On white, #DCCC57 has a contrast ratio of 1.64:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.82:1 (passes). For text placed on #DCCC57, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DCCC57?

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

What colors go well with #DCCC57?

#DCCC57 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5665DC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DCCC57 below.

Is #DCCC57 good for buttons?

#DCCC57 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DCCC57 — white text only reaches 1.64:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DCCC57 the same as CSS gold?

No — #DCCC57 is not the CSS named color gold, but gold (#FFD700) is the closest CSS named color.

#DCCC57 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DCCC57

Not just a swatch — here's how #DCCC57 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DCCC57 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DCCC57 Secondary #B1680C Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Saffron 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 #DCCC57 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680C Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Saffron 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 #DCCC57 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

Saffron 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 #DCCC57 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Saffron 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 #DCCC57 Secondary #FDF9D4 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Saffron 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 Saffron carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DCCC57 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 75/100

Warm

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

Softness 61/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 17/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 82/100

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 23/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 53/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 20/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 43/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 77/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DCCC57

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #DCCC57 with

Dark Salmon Yellow Green Royal Blue 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 11.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4F2E1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BFDC56 — 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 #DCCC57 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DCCC57;
  --color-base-rgb: 220 204 87;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(83.6% 0.138 101.6);
  --color-50: #FDFCF2;
  --color-100: #F9F6DC;
  --color-200: #F1EBBB;
  --color-300: #E2D88D;
  --color-400: #D0C362;
  --color-500: #B5A740;
  --color-600: #8A8038;
  --color-700: #625C2D;
  --color-800: #403D21;
  --color-900: #282516;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  saffron: {
    50: '#FDFCF2',
    100: '#F9F6DC',
    200: '#F1EBBB',
    300: '#E2D88D',
    400: '#D0C362',
    500: '#B5A740',
    600: '#8A8038',
    700: '#625C2D',
    800: '#403D21',
    900: '#282516',
  },
}

$base: #DCCC57;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFCF2;
$base-100: #F9F6DC;
$base-200: #F1EBBB;
$base-300: #E2D88D;
$base-400: #D0C362;
$base-500: #B5A740;
$base-600: #8A8038;
$base-700: #625C2D;
$base-800: #403D21;
$base-900: #282516;
$base-hover: #CBB82A;
$base-subtle: #F0ECD1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DCCC57",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFCF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9F6DC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1EBBB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E2D88D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D0C362",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B5A740",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8A8038",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#625C2D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#403D21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282516",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}