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#DDA027 color code is #DDA027. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #dda027.

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#DDA027 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #DDA027 is 0.4066. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.30:1 against white and 9.13:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#DDA027 on white2.30:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#DDA027 on black9.13:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #DDA0272.30:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #DDA0279.13:1AAA

#DDA027 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #DDA027?+
The hex code for #DDA027 is #DDA027. In RGB it's rgb(221, 160, 39), and in HSL it's hsl(40, 73%, 51%).
What is the RGB value of #DDA027?+
#DDA027 in RGB is (221, 160, 39). Written in CSS: rgb(221, 160, 39).
What is the CMYK value of #DDA027?+
#DDA027 converts to CMYK(0%, 28%, 82%, 13%) for print. Hex equivalent is #DDA027.
Is #dda027 a warm or cool color?+
#DDA027 (#DDA027) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 40° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #dda027 belong to?+
#DDA027 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 40°, 73%, 51% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #dda027 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#DDA027 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.3:1 — 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 #dda027?+
The nearest Pantone match for #DDA027 (#DDA027) is 14-0846 Golden Rod, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #DDA027 in design

Practical guidance for using #dda027 (#DDA027) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#DDA027 (#DDA027) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #DDA027 (#DDA027) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#DDA027 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 — #dda027 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

#DDA027 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.

Brands that use #DDA027

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #dda027 (#DDA027). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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