What color is #DFDC80?

#DFDC80 is a light, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(223, 220, 128), and in HSL hsl(58, 60%, 69%).

Is #DFDC80 accessible as text?

On white, #DFDC80 has a contrast ratio of 1.43:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.69:1 (passes). For text placed on #DFDC80, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DFDC80?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-200 (#FEE685).

What colors go well with #DFDC80?

#DFDC80 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8184DF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DFDC80 below.

Is #DFDC80 good for buttons?

#DFDC80 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DFDC80 — white text only reaches 1.43:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DFDC80 the same as CSS khaki?

No — #DFDC80 is not the CSS named color khaki, but khaki (#F0E68C) is the closest CSS named color.

#DFDC80 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DFDC80

Not just a swatch — here's how #DFDC80 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DFDC80 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DFDC80 Secondary #B1690A Accent #6D7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Flax 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 #DFDC80 Secondary #526A37 Accent #B1690A Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Flax 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 #DFDC80 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #909A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Flax 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 #DFDC80 Accent #AAC4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Flax 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 #DFDC80 Secondary #FDFDDE Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Flax 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 Flax carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DFDC80 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 68/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 12/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 79/100

High

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

Vintage feel 40/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 19/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 44/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 12/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 53/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 80/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DFDC80 with

Desert Sand Light Green Cornflower Blue Platinum 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 13.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6F6E8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C3DF81 — 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 #DFDC80 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DFDC80;
  --color-base-rgb: 223 220 128;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(87.7% 0.115 106.9);
  --color-50: #FCFCF2;
  --color-100: #F8F7DE;
  --color-200: #EFEDBE;
  --color-300: #DEDC91;
  --color-400: #CBC767;
  --color-500: #AFAC46;
  --color-600: #86843C;
  --color-700: #605E2F;
  --color-800: #3F3E22;
  --color-900: #272616;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  flax: {
    50: '#FCFCF2',
    100: '#F8F7DE',
    200: '#EFEDBE',
    300: '#DEDC91',
    400: '#CBC767',
    500: '#AFAC46',
    600: '#86843C',
    700: '#605E2F',
    800: '#3F3E22',
    900: '#272616',
  },
}

$base: #DFDC80;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFCF2;
$base-100: #F8F7DE;
$base-200: #EFEDBE;
$base-300: #DEDC91;
$base-400: #CBC767;
$base-500: #AFAC46;
$base-600: #86843C;
$base-700: #605E2F;
$base-800: #3F3E22;
$base-900: #272616;
$base-hover: #D1CD48;
$base-subtle: #F2F1DC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DFDC80",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFCF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8F7DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFEDBE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DEDC91",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CBC767",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AFAC46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#86843C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#605E2F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F3E22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272616",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DFDC80

Color Lab

Pairs with #DFDC80

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