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#DFB553 color code is #DFB553. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #dfb553.

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#DFB553 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #DFB553 is 0.4936. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.93:1 against white and 10.87:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#DFB553 on white1.93:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#DFB553 on black10.87:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #DFB5531.93:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #DFB55310.87:1AAA

#DFB553 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #DFB553?+
The hex code for #DFB553 is #DFB553. In RGB it's rgb(223, 181, 83), and in HSL it's hsl(42, 69%, 60%).
What is the RGB value of #DFB553?+
#DFB553 in RGB is (223, 181, 83). Written in CSS: rgb(223, 181, 83).
What is the CMYK value of #DFB553?+
#DFB553 converts to CMYK(0%, 19%, 63%, 13%) for print. Hex equivalent is #DFB553.
Is #dfb553 a warm or cool color?+
#DFB553 (#DFB553) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 42° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #dfb553 belong to?+
#DFB553 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 42°, 69%, 60% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #dfb553 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#DFB553 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.93:1 — 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 #dfb553?+
The nearest Pantone match for #DFB553 (#DFB553) is 736 C Pantone 736 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #DFB553 in design

Practical guidance for using #dfb553 (#DFB553) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#DFB553 (#DFB553) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 10.9:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #DFB553 (#DFB553) 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

#DFB553 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 — #dfb553 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

#DFB553 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 #DFB553

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #dfb553 (#DFB553). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Starbucks#CBA258 · Starbucks Light Green