What color is #DFC222?

#DFC222 is a medium, vivid amber. In RGB it is rgb(223, 194, 34), and in HSL hsl(51, 75%, 50%).

Is #DFC222 accessible as text?

On white, #DFC222 has a contrast ratio of 1.77:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.88:1 (passes). For text placed on #DFC222, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DFC222?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-500 (#F0B100).

What colors go well with #DFC222?

#DFC222 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #203DDF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DFC222 below.

Is #DFC222 good for buttons?

#DFC222 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DFC222 — white text only reaches 1.77:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DFC222 the same as CSS goldenrod?

No — #DFC222 is not the CSS named color goldenrod, but goldenrod (#DAA520) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#DFC222 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DFC222

Not just a swatch — here's how #DFC222 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DFC222 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DFC222 Secondary #B2680E Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Saffron 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 #DFC222 Secondary #546A35 Accent #B2680E Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Saffron 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 #DFC222 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919970 Anchor #3D2D1F

Saffron 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 #DFC222 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173747

Saffron 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 #DFC222 Secondary #FAF1C6 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Saffron 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 Saffron carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DFC222 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 82/100

Warm

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

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 19/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 69/100

High

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

Vintage feel 34/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 24/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 62/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 24/100

Low

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

Surface fit 37/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 74/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DFC222

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People also use #DFC222 with

Burnt Sienna 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 10.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3EFD8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BCDF20 — 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 #DFC222 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DFC222;
  --color-base-rgb: 223 194 34;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(81.5% 0.161 97.7);
  --color-50: #FEFCF1;
  --color-100: #FBF6DA;
  --color-200: #F5ECB8;
  --color-300: #E8D987;
  --color-400: #D7C45B;
  --color-500: #BCA938;
  --color-600: #908232;
  --color-700: #665D29;
  --color-800: #423D1E;
  --color-900: #292614;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  saffron: {
    50: '#FEFCF1',
    100: '#FBF6DA',
    200: '#F5ECB8',
    300: '#E8D987',
    400: '#D7C45B',
    500: '#BCA938',
    600: '#908232',
    700: '#665D29',
    800: '#423D1E',
    900: '#292614',
  },
}

$base: #DFC222;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFCF1;
$base-100: #FBF6DA;
$base-200: #F5ECB8;
$base-300: #E8D987;
$base-400: #D7C45B;
$base-500: #BCA938;
$base-600: #908232;
$base-700: #665D29;
$base-800: #423D1E;
$base-900: #292614;
$base-hover: #B39C1A;
$base-subtle: #EFE8C3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DFC222",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFCF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBF6DA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F5ECB8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E8D987",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D7C45B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BCA938",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#908232",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#665D29",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#423D1E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#292614",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DFC222

Color Lab

Pairs with #DFC222

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