#DDA00C

Color Details

HEX
#DDA00C
RGB
rgb(221, 160, 12)
HSL
hsl(42, 90%, 46%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 28%, 95%, 13%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.11:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #dda00c
Contrast 9.11:1 AAA
White on #dda00c
Contrast 2.31:1 Fail
#dda00c on Black
Contrast 9.11:1 AAA
#dda00c on White
Contrast 2.31:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#e4b33d
#ebc66d
#f1d99e
#b1800a
#856007
#584005

Complement & Analogous

#0c4bdf
#b5df0c
#df360c

Triadic

#0cdfa0
#a00cdf

Monochrome

#584005 #856007 #dda00c #ebc66d #f1d99e #f8ecce

Analogous

#df360c #e97255 #dda00c #c4e53d #b5df0c #91b20a

Complementary Mix

#856007 #dda00c #ebc66d #0c4bdf #618aea #083191

Nearby Colors

#dda00b
#dda00d
#dd9ffc
#dda01c

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About #DDA00C

#DDA00C converts to RGB(221, 160, 12) and HSL(42, 90%, 46%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

Tip: Use the “Best text” chip above as a safe default foreground on this color (chosen by contrast ratio).

#DDA00C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #DDA00C?
RGB: 221, 160, 12. Copy as CSS: rgb(221, 160, 12)
Is #DDA00C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #DDA00C?
Complement: #0c4bdf.
Does #DDA00C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.31:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.11:1 (AAA (normal text)).