analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DAA00B — Honey
#DAA00B is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 43° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#daa00b
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Tints and shades of #DAA00B
- fefaf0
- fcecc4
- fade97
- f7cf6b
- f5c13e
- f3b312
- cb940b
- 9e7408
- 715306
- 453204
- 181201
Color schemes using #DAA00B
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#DAA00B FAQ
What color is #DAA00B?
#DAA00B is a shade of honey in the yellow family. It has a hue of 43 degrees, 90% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DAA00B?
#DAA00B is rgb(218, 160, 11) in RGB, hsl(43, 90%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 27%, 95%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DAA00B?
White text on this background reaches 2.33:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.01:1.
What colors go well with #DAA00B?
Its direct complement is #0B46DA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0BADDA and #380BDA gives you contrast without the vibration.