Color #DCBB2E Color / Colour Code #DCBB2E
This page shows the hex color code for color #dcbb2e (#DCBB2E). The colour is a yellow tone with 71% saturation and 52% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DCBB2E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DCBB2E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 19, 49, and 79 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 49, 169, and 289 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DCBB2E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 49 and saturation at 71%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 49 to 94 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 49 with its complement at 229 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #DCBB2E
Lightness variations at hue 49 and 71% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DCBB2E
Design Use Cases for #DCBB2E
Vibrant Brand Color
#DCBB2E has a strong 71% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 52% lightness, #DCBB2E has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Attention & Optimism
#DCBB2E is in the yellow spectrum (hue 49). Yellow attracts attention faster than any other color. Use it for warning labels, featured content markers, star ratings, and tooltip backgrounds. Pair with dark text since yellow often fails contrast checks against white.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #DCBB2E (hue 49) to its complement at hue 229. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 79. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dcbb2e, #2e4edc);
CSS Code for #DCBB2E
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About Color #DCBB2E (#DCBB2E)
#DCBB2E is a yellow color (colour) with RGB channel values of 220 red, 187 green, and 46 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.8:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 49 degrees with 71% saturation and 52% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DCBB2E is 181/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 15% magenta, 79% yellow, and 14% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DCBB2E against white is 1.88:1 and against black is 11.19:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 11.19:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #2E4EDC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DCBB2E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DC652E and #A4DC2E, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DCBB2E?
- #DCBB2E is Color #DCBB2E, a yellow color (colour) with RGB(220, 187, 46), HSL(49, 71%, 52%), and CMYK(0%, 15%, 79%, 14%). Its perceived brightness is 181/255.
- Is #DCBB2E accessible for text?
- Against white, #DCBB2E has a contrast ratio of 1.88:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 11.19:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DCBB2E?
- The complementary colour is #2E4EDC (hue 229). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DC652E and #A4DC2E. The triadic palette adds #2EDCBC and #BC2EDC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DCBB2E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dcbb2e; or rgb(220, 187, 46); or hsl(49, 71%, 52%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 49 71% 52%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.