What color is #DDCF0C?

#DDCF0C is a medium, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(221, 207, 12), and in HSL hsl(56, 90%, 46%).

Is #DDCF0C accessible as text?

On white, #DDCF0C has a contrast ratio of 1.61:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.00:1 (passes). For text placed on #DDCF0C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DDCF0C?

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

What colors go well with #DDCF0C?

#DDCF0C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0C1ADF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DDCF0C below.

Is #DDCF0C good for buttons?

#DDCF0C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DDCF0C — white text only reaches 1.61:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DDCF0C the same as CSS gold?

No — #DDCF0C is not the CSS named color gold, but gold (#FFD700) is the closest CSS named color.

#DDCF0C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DDCF0C

Not just a swatch — here's how #DDCF0C works with other colors. Named schemes with #DDCF0C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DDCF0C 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 #DDCF0C 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 #DDCF0C 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 #DDCF0C 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 #DDCF0C Secondary #FEFBCB 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 #DDCF0C 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 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 17/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 46/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 27/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 21/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 68/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 18/100

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 69/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

Pairs with #DDCF0C

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People also use #DDCF0C 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 11.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5F3D2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A7DF0C — 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 #DDCF0C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DDCF0C;
  --color-base-rgb: 221 207 12;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(83.9% 0.176 104.6);
  --color-50: #FEFDF0;
  --color-100: #FDFBD8;
  --color-200: #FBF6B2;
  --color-300: #F2EA7E;
  --color-400: #E3DA4F;
  --color-500: #CABF2B;
  --color-600: #999129;
  --color-700: #6C6723;
  --color-800: #46431B;
  --color-900: #2B2912;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citrine: {
    50: '#FEFDF0',
    100: '#FDFBD8',
    200: '#FBF6B2',
    300: '#F2EA7E',
    400: '#E3DA4F',
    500: '#CABF2B',
    600: '#999129',
    700: '#6C6723',
    800: '#46431B',
    900: '#2B2912',
  },
}

$base: #DDCF0C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFDF0;
$base-100: #FDFBD8;
$base-200: #FBF6B2;
$base-300: #F2EA7E;
$base-400: #E3DA4F;
$base-500: #CABF2B;
$base-600: #999129;
$base-700: #6C6723;
$base-800: #46431B;
$base-900: #2B2912;
$base-hover: #B2A709;
$base-subtle: #F2EEB9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DDCF0C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFDF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDFBD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FBF6B2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F2EA7E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E3DA4F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CABF2B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#999129",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6C6723",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#46431B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2912",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}