What color is #DCCE32?

#DCCE32 is a medium, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(220, 206, 50), and in HSL hsl(55, 71%, 53%).

Is #DCCE32 accessible as text?

On white, #DCCE32 has a contrast ratio of 1.63:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.92:1 (passes). For text placed on #DCCE32, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DCCE32?

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

What colors go well with #DCCE32?

#DCCE32 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3240DC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DCCE32 below.

Is #DCCE32 good for buttons?

#DCCE32 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DCCE32 — white text only reaches 1.63:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DCCE32 the same as CSS gold?

No — #DCCE32 is not the CSS named color gold, but gold (#FFD700) is the closest CSS named color.

#DCCE32 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DCCE32

Not just a swatch — here's how #DCCE32 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DCCE32 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DCCE32 Secondary #B1680B Accent #6E7A48 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 #DCCE32 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 #DCCE32 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 #DCCE32 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 #DCCE32 Secondary #FEFACE 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 #DCCE32 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 79/100

Warm

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

Softness 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 17/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 58/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 31/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 22/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 63/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 19/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 40/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 72/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DCCE32

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #DCCE32 with

Cadmium Orange 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 11.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3F1DB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B2DC32 — 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 #DCCE32 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DCCE32;
  --color-base-rgb: 220 206 50;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(83.8% 0.164 104.0);
  --color-50: #FDFCF1;
  --color-100: #FAF7DB;
  --color-200: #F3EEB9;
  --color-300: #E5DE8A;
  --color-400: #D4CA5E;
  --color-500: #B9AE3C;
  --color-600: #8D8635;
  --color-700: #645F2B;
  --color-800: #423F1F;
  --color-900: #282715;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citrine: {
    50: '#FDFCF1',
    100: '#FAF7DB',
    200: '#F3EEB9',
    300: '#E5DE8A',
    400: '#D4CA5E',
    500: '#B9AE3C',
    600: '#8D8635',
    700: '#645F2B',
    800: '#423F1F',
    900: '#282715',
  },
}

$base: #DCCE32;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFCF1;
$base-100: #FAF7DB;
$base-200: #F3EEB9;
$base-300: #E5DE8A;
$base-400: #D4CA5E;
$base-500: #B9AE3C;
$base-600: #8D8635;
$base-700: #645F2B;
$base-800: #423F1F;
$base-900: #282715;
$base-hover: #B9AC1F;
$base-subtle: #EEEBC8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DCCE32",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFCF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FAF7DB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3EEB9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E5DE8A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D4CA5E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B9AE3C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8D8635",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#645F2B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#423F1F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282715",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}