What color is #DED255?

#DED255 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(222, 210, 85), and in HSL hsl(55, 67%, 60%).

Is #DED255 accessible as text?

On white, #DED255 has a contrast ratio of 1.56:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.46:1 (passes). For text placed on #DED255, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DED255?

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

What colors go well with #DED255?

#DED255 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5560DD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DED255 below.

Is #DED255 good for buttons?

#DED255 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DED255 — white text only reaches 1.56:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DED255 the same as CSS gold?

No — #DED255 is not the CSS named color gold, but gold (#FFD700) is the closest CSS named color.

#DED255 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DED255

Not just a swatch — here's how #DED255 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DED255 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DED255 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 #DED255 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 #DED255 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 #DED255 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 #DED255 Secondary #FFFDD5 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 #DED255 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 15/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 73/100

High

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

Vintage feel 35/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 21/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 56/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 17/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 42/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 75/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DED255 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 11.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4F3E1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BBDD55 — 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 #DED255 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DED255;
  --color-base-rgb: 222 210 85;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(85.0% 0.145 103.8);
  --color-50: #FDFCF2;
  --color-100: #F9F7DC;
  --color-200: #F1EDBB;
  --color-300: #E3DC8C;
  --color-400: #D0C762;
  --color-500: #B5AC3F;
  --color-600: #8B8437;
  --color-700: #625E2C;
  --color-800: #413E20;
  --color-900: #282616;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citrine: {
    50: '#FDFCF2',
    100: '#F9F7DC',
    200: '#F1EDBB',
    300: '#E3DC8C',
    400: '#D0C762',
    500: '#B5AC3F',
    600: '#8B8437',
    700: '#625E2C',
    800: '#413E20',
    900: '#282616',
  },
}

$base: #DED255;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFCF2;
$base-100: #F9F7DC;
$base-200: #F1EDBB;
$base-300: #E3DC8C;
$base-400: #D0C762;
$base-500: #B5AC3F;
$base-600: #8B8437;
$base-700: #625E2C;
$base-800: #413E20;
$base-900: #282616;
$base-hover: #CCBF28;
$base-subtle: #F0EDD1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DED255",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFCF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9F7DC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1EDBB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E3DC8C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D0C762",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B5AC3F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8B8437",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#625E2C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#413E20",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282616",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DED255

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