#DDBC3B

Color Details

HEX
#DDBC3B
RGB
rgb(221, 188, 59)
HSL
hsl(48, 70%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 15%, 73%, 13%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 11.33:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #ddbc3b
Contrast 11.33:1 AAA
White on #ddbc3b
Contrast 1.85:1 Fail
#ddbc3b on Black
Contrast 11.33:1 AAA
#ddbc3b on White
Contrast 1.85:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#e4c962
#ebd789
#f1e4b1
#b1962f
#857123
#584b18

Complement & Analogous

#3c5cdd
#acdd3c
#dd6c3c

Triadic

#3cddbc
#bc3cdd

Monochrome

#584b18 #857123 #ddbc3b #ebd789 #f1e4b1 #f8f2d8

Analogous

#dd6c3c #e79877 #ddbc3b #bde463 #acdd3c #8ab130

Complementary Mix

#857123 #ddbc3b #ebd789 #3c5cdd #8095e9 #273c90

Nearby Colors

#ddbc3a
#ddbc3c
#ddbc2b
#ddbc4b

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About #DDBC3B

#DDBC3B converts to RGB(221, 188, 59) and HSL(48, 70%, 55%). 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).

#DDBC3B FAQs

What is the RGB value of #DDBC3B?
RGB: 221, 188, 59. Copy as CSS: rgb(221, 188, 59)
Is #DDBC3B a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #DDBC3B?
Complement: #3c5cdd.
Does #DDBC3B have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.85:1 (Fails AA). On black: 11.33:1 (AAA (normal text)).