What color is #DFDC9F?

#DFDC9F is a light, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(223, 220, 159), and in HSL hsl(57, 50%, 75%).

Is #DFDC9F accessible as text?

On white, #DFDC9F has a contrast ratio of 1.41:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.88:1 (passes). For text placed on #DFDC9F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DFDC9F?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-200 (#FFD6A7).

What colors go well with #DFDC9F?

#DFDC9F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9FA3DF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DFDC9F below.

Is #DFDC9F good for buttons?

#DFDC9F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DFDC9F — white text only reaches 1.41:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DFDC9F the same as CSS palegoldenrod?

No — #DFDC9F is not the CSS named color palegoldenrod, but palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) is the closest CSS named color.

#DFDC9F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DFDC9F

Not just a swatch — here's how #DFDC9F works with other colors. Named schemes with #DFDC9F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DFDC9F 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #DFDC9F Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Flax sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #DFDC9F Secondary #526A36 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 #DFDC9F Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #DFDC9F Secondary #FCFCE7 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 #DFDC9F 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 63/100

Warm

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

Softness 75/100

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 71/100

High

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

Vintage feel 43/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 17/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 31/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 10/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 65/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DFDC9F with

Desert Sand Celadon Wisteria 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 13.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F7F6EE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CDDF9F — 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 #DFDC9F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DFDC9F;
  --color-base-rgb: 223 220 159;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(88.2% 0.079 105.5);
  --color-50: #FCFBF3;
  --color-100: #F5F4E0;
  --color-200: #EBE8C2;
  --color-300: #D8D597;
  --color-400: #C2BE70;
  --color-500: #A6A24E;
  --color-600: #807D42;
  --color-700: #5C5A33;
  --color-800: #3C3B24;
  --color-900: #252518;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  flax: {
    50: '#FCFBF3',
    100: '#F5F4E0',
    200: '#EBE8C2',
    300: '#D8D597',
    400: '#C2BE70',
    500: '#A6A24E',
    600: '#807D42',
    700: '#5C5A33',
    800: '#3C3B24',
    900: '#252518',
  },
}

$base: #DFDC9F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFBF3;
$base-100: #F5F4E0;
$base-200: #EBE8C2;
$base-300: #D8D597;
$base-400: #C2BE70;
$base-500: #A6A24E;
$base-600: #807D42;
$base-700: #5C5A33;
$base-800: #3C3B24;
$base-900: #252518;
$base-hover: #CCC766;
$base-subtle: #F3F2E5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DFDC9F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5F4E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBE8C2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D8D597",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C2BE70",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A6A24E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#807D42",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C5A33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3B24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DFDC9F

Color Lab

Pairs with #DFDC9F

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