#DDA00D

Color Details

HEX
#DDA00D
RGB
rgb(221, 160, 13)
HSL
hsl(42, 89%, 46%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 28%, 94%, 13%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.11:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #dda00d
Contrast 9.11:1 AAA
White on #dda00d
Contrast 2.31:1 Fail
#dda00d on Black
Contrast 9.11:1 AAA
#dda00d on White
Contrast 2.31:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#e4b33d
#ebc66e
#f1d99e
#b1800a
#856008
#584005

Complement & Analogous

#0d4cde
#b4de0d
#de370d

Triadic

#0dde9f
#9f0dde

Monochrome

#584005 #856008 #dda00d #ebc66e #f1d99e #f8eccf

Analogous

#de370d #e87356 #dda00d #c3e53d #b4de0d #90b20a

Complementary Mix

#856008 #dda00d #ebc66e #0d4cde #628bea #083190

Nearby Colors

#dda00c
#dda00e
#dd9ffd
#dda01d

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About #DDA00D

#DDA00D converts to RGB(221, 160, 13) and HSL(42, 89%, 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).

#DDA00D FAQs

What is the RGB value of #DDA00D?
RGB: 221, 160, 13. Copy as CSS: rgb(221, 160, 13)
Is #DDA00D a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #DDA00D?
Complement: #0d4cde.
Does #DDA00D have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.31:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.11:1 (AAA (normal text)).