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#DCCB47 color code is #DCCB47. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #dccb47.

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#DCCB47 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #DCCB47 is 0.5838. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.66:1 against white and 12.68:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#DCCB47 on white1.66:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#DCCB47 on black12.68:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #DCCB471.66:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #DCCB4712.68:1AAA

#DCCB47 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #DCCB47?+
The hex code for #DCCB47 is #DCCB47. In RGB it's rgb(220, 203, 71), and in HSL it's hsl(53, 68%, 57%).
What is the RGB value of #DCCB47?+
#DCCB47 in RGB is (220, 203, 71). Written in CSS: rgb(220, 203, 71).
What is the CMYK value of #DCCB47?+
#DCCB47 converts to CMYK(0%, 8%, 68%, 14%) for print. Hex equivalent is #DCCB47.
Is #dccb47 a warm or cool color?+
#DCCB47 (#DCCB47) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 53° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #dccb47 belong to?+
#DCCB47 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 53°, 68%, 57% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #dccb47 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#DCCB47 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.66:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #dccb47?+
The nearest Pantone match for #DCCB47 (#DCCB47) is 3080 C Canary, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #DCCB47 in design

Practical guidance for using #dccb47 (#DCCB47) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#DCCB47 (#DCCB47) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 12.7:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #DCCB47 (#DCCB47) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#DCCB47 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #dccb47 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#DCCB47 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.