What color is #DCD778?

#DCD778 is a light, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(220, 215, 120), and in HSL hsl(57, 59%, 67%).

Is #DCD778 accessible as text?

On white, #DCD778 has a contrast ratio of 1.50:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.03:1 (passes). For text placed on #DCD778, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DCD778?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-300 (#FFD230).

What colors go well with #DCD778?

#DCD778 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #797EDC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DCD778 below.

Is #DCD778 good for buttons?

#DCD778 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DCD778 — white text only reaches 1.50:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DCD778 the same as CSS khaki?

No — #DCD778 is not the CSS named color khaki, but khaki (#F0E68C) is the closest CSS named color.

#DCD778 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DCD778

Not just a swatch — here's how #DCD778 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DCD778 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DCD778 Secondary #B1690A Accent #6D7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Flax 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 #DCD778 Secondary #526A36 Accent #B1690A Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Flax 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 #DCD778 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

Flax 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 #DCD778 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Flax 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 #DCD778 Secondary #FDFCDD Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Flax 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 Flax carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DCD778 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 70/100

Warm

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

Softness 67/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 14/100

Very 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 41/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 20/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 45/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 14/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 51/100

Moderate

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 #DCD778 with

Dusty Rose Light Green Medium Purple 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 12.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5F5E7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C0DC79 — 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 #DCD778 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DCD778;
  --color-base-rgb: 220 215 120;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(86.3% 0.118 106.0);
  --color-50: #FCFCF2;
  --color-100: #F7F6DE;
  --color-200: #EEECBE;
  --color-300: #DEDA92;
  --color-400: #CAC568;
  --color-500: #AEA946;
  --color-600: #86823C;
  --color-700: #5F5D30;
  --color-800: #3F3D22;
  --color-900: #272617;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  flax: {
    50: '#FCFCF2',
    100: '#F7F6DE',
    200: '#EEECBE',
    300: '#DEDA92',
    400: '#CAC568',
    500: '#AEA946',
    600: '#86823C',
    700: '#5F5D30',
    800: '#3F3D22',
    900: '#272617',
  },
}

$base: #DCD778;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFCF2;
$base-100: #F7F6DE;
$base-200: #EEECBE;
$base-300: #DEDA92;
$base-400: #CAC568;
$base-500: #AEA946;
$base-600: #86823C;
$base-700: #5F5D30;
$base-800: #3F3D22;
$base-900: #272617;
$base-hover: #CEC843;
$base-subtle: #F1F0DA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DCD778",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFCF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7F6DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EEECBE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DEDA92",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CAC568",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AEA946",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#86823C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F5D30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F3D22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272617",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DCD778

Color Lab

Pairs with #DCD778

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