What color is #DFC349?

#DFC349 is a medium, vivid amber. In RGB it is rgb(223, 195, 73), and in HSL hsl(49, 70%, 58%).

Is #DFC349 accessible as text?

On white, #DFC349 has a contrast ratio of 1.74:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.04:1 (passes). For text placed on #DFC349, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DFC349?

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

What colors go well with #DFC349?

#DFC349 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4964DF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DFC349 below.

Is #DFC349 good for buttons?

#DFC349 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DFC349 — white text only reaches 1.74:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DFC349 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #DFC349 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#DFC349 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DFC349

Not just a swatch — here's how #DFC349 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DFC349 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DFC349 Secondary #B2680F Accent #6F7A48 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 #DFC349 Secondary #546A35 Accent #B2680F 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 #DFC349 Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919970 Anchor #3D2C1F

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 #DFC349 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 #DFC349 Secondary #FBF2CD 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 #DFC349 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 60/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 19/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 90/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 40/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 24/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 55/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 24/100

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 78/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DFC349 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 10.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4F0DF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C8DF49 — 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 #DFC349 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DFC349;
  --color-base-rgb: 223 195 73;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(81.9% 0.141 96.1);
  --color-50: #FDFBF1;
  --color-100: #FAF4DB;
  --color-200: #F3E8BA;
  --color-300: #E5D48A;
  --color-400: #D3BE5F;
  --color-500: #B8A13D;
  --color-600: #8C7C35;
  --color-700: #64592B;
  --color-800: #413B20;
  --color-900: #282515;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  saffron: {
    50: '#FDFBF1',
    100: '#FAF4DB',
    200: '#F3E8BA',
    300: '#E5D48A',
    400: '#D3BE5F',
    500: '#B8A13D',
    600: '#8C7C35',
    700: '#64592B',
    800: '#413B20',
    900: '#282515',
  },
}

$base: #DFC349;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFBF1;
$base-100: #FAF4DB;
$base-200: #F3E8BA;
$base-300: #E5D48A;
$base-400: #D3BE5F;
$base-500: #B8A13D;
$base-600: #8C7C35;
$base-700: #64592B;
$base-800: #413B20;
$base-900: #282515;
$base-hover: #C9AB23;
$base-subtle: #F0EACE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DFC349",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFBF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FAF4DB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3E8BA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E5D48A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D3BE5F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B8A13D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8C7C35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#64592B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#413B20",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282515",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DFC349

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Pairs with #DFC349

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