What color is #DFCD44?

#DFCD44 is a medium, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(223, 205, 68), and in HSL hsl(53, 71%, 57%).

Is #DFCD44 accessible as text?

On white, #DFCD44 has a contrast ratio of 1.62:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.95:1 (passes). For text placed on #DFCD44, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DFCD44?

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

What colors go well with #DFCD44?

#DFCD44 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4356DF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DFCD44 below.

Is #DFCD44 good for buttons?

#DFCD44 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DFCD44 — white text only reaches 1.62:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DFCD44 the same as CSS gold?

No — #DFCD44 is not the CSS named color gold, but gold (#FFD700) is the closest CSS named color.

#DFCD44 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DFCD44

Not just a swatch — here's how #DFCD44 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DFCD44 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DFCD44 Secondary #B1680C 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 #DFCD44 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680C Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

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 #DFCD44 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 #DFCD44 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 #DFCD44 Secondary #FFFAD1 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 #DFCD44 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 78/100

Warm

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

Softness 59/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 17/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 71/100

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 22/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 59/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 19/100

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 74/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DFCD44

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #DFCD44 with

Dark Salmon Yellow Green Iris 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 11.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4F2DE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BDDF43 — 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 #DFCD44 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DFCD44;
  --color-base-rgb: 223 205 68;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(83.9% 0.153 101.7);
  --color-50: #FDFCF1;
  --color-100: #FAF6DB;
  --color-200: #F3ECB9;
  --color-300: #E5DB8A;
  --color-400: #D4C65E;
  --color-500: #B9AA3C;
  --color-600: #8D8335;
  --color-700: #645D2B;
  --color-800: #423E1F;
  --color-900: #282615;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citrine: {
    50: '#FDFCF1',
    100: '#FAF6DB',
    200: '#F3ECB9',
    300: '#E5DB8A',
    400: '#D4C65E',
    500: '#B9AA3C',
    600: '#8D8335',
    700: '#645D2B',
    800: '#423E1F',
    900: '#282615',
  },
}

$base: #DFCD44;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFCF1;
$base-100: #FAF6DB;
$base-200: #F3ECB9;
$base-300: #E5DB8A;
$base-400: #D4C65E;
$base-500: #B9AA3C;
$base-600: #8D8335;
$base-700: #645D2B;
$base-800: #423E1F;
$base-900: #282615;
$base-hover: #C7B422;
$base-subtle: #F0ECCC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DFCD44",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFCF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FAF6DB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3ECB9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E5DB8A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D4C65E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B9AA3C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8D8335",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#645D2B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#423E1F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282615",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}