What color is #DCDB9E?

#DCDB9E is a light, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(220, 219, 158), and in HSL hsl(59, 47%, 74%).

Is #DCDB9E accessible as text?

On white, #DCDB9E has a contrast ratio of 1.43:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.67:1 (passes). For text placed on #DCDB9E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DCDB9E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-200 (#FFD6A7).

What colors go well with #DCDB9E?

#DCDB9E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9E9FDC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DCDB9E below.

Is #DCDB9E good for buttons?

#DCDB9E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DCDB9E — white text only reaches 1.43:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DCDB9E the same as CSS palegoldenrod?

No — #DCDB9E is not the CSS named color palegoldenrod, but palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) is the closest CSS named color.

#DCDB9E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DCDB9E

Not just a swatch — here's how #DCDB9E works with other colors. Named schemes with #DCDB9E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DCDB9E Secondary #B1690A Accent #6D7A49 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #DCDB9E Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Flax 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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #DCDB9E Secondary #526A37 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 #DCDB9E Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #909A71 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #DCDB9E Secondary #FCFCE7 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 #DCDB9E 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 63/100

Warm

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

Softness 75/100

High

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

Depth 12/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 68/100

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 18/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 31/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 11/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 64/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DCDB9E 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 13.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6F6ED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C8DC9E — 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 #DCDB9E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DCDB9E;
  --color-base-rgb: 220 219 158;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(87.8% 0.079 107.1);
  --color-50: #FBFBF3;
  --color-100: #F5F4E0;
  --color-200: #E9E9C3;
  --color-300: #D6D599;
  --color-400: #C0BF72;
  --color-500: #A4A251;
  --color-600: #7E7D44;
  --color-700: #5A5A34;
  --color-800: #3C3B25;
  --color-900: #252518;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  flax: {
    50: '#FBFBF3',
    100: '#F5F4E0',
    200: '#E9E9C3',
    300: '#D6D599',
    400: '#C0BF72',
    500: '#A4A251',
    600: '#7E7D44',
    700: '#5A5A34',
    800: '#3C3B25',
    900: '#252518',
  },
}

$base: #DCDB9E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFBF3;
$base-100: #F5F4E0;
$base-200: #E9E9C3;
$base-300: #D6D599;
$base-400: #C0BF72;
$base-500: #A4A251;
$base-600: #7E7D44;
$base-700: #5A5A34;
$base-800: #3C3B25;
$base-900: #252518;
$base-hover: #C8C666;
$base-subtle: #F2F2E4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DCDB9E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5F4E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9E9C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D6D599",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C0BF72",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A4A251",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E7D44",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A5A34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3B25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DCDB9E

Color Lab

Pairs with #DCDB9E

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