analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DDC75A — Mustard
#DDC75A is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 50° 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.
#ddc75a
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Tints and shades of #DDC75A
- fcfbf2
- f4eecb
- ece0a4
- e4d37d
- dcc657
- d5b930
- b19924
- 8a781c
- 635614
- 3c340c
- 151204
Color schemes using #DDC75A
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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#DDC75A FAQ
What color is #DDC75A?
#DDC75A is a shade of mustard in the yellow family. It has a hue of 50 degrees, 66% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DDC75A?
#DDC75A is rgb(221, 199, 90) in RGB, hsl(50, 66%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 10%, 59%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DDC75A?
White text on this background reaches 1.69:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.39:1.
What colors go well with #DDC75A?
Its direct complement is #5A70DD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5AB1DD and #865ADD gives you contrast without the vibration.