Drover
Also known as: Old Yella , Picasso , Sparkler , Calabash
As a pale take on yellow, Drover carries bright and alert energy that suits highlights and warnings and cheerful branding. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 17.46:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Drover color codes
- HEX
- #FBEB9B
- RGB
- rgb(251, 235, 155)
- RGBA
- rgba(251, 235, 155, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(50, 92%, 80%)
- HSV
- hsv(50, 38%, 98%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 6%, 38%, 2%)
- LAB
- lab(93.0 -2.5 40.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(93.5% 0.101 98.3)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: khaki #F0E68C · ΔE 2.8
- RAL 1016: Sulfur yellow #F1DD38 · ΔE 10.5 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Drover works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Drover
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Drover by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.20:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 17.46:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Drover background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Drover
Drover with its complement
Soft neighbors of Drover
Drover triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Eggnog #FDEA9F · ΔE 1.3
- Sour Lemon #FFEEA5 · ΔE 1.5
- Beekeeper #F6E491 · ΔE 1.7
- Lazy Daisy #F6EBA1 · ΔE 1.7
- Lemonade #EFE499 · ΔE 2.3
- Goldilocks #FFF39A · ΔE 2.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Drover is closest to Icy Plains .
FAQ
Drover FAQs
What color is Drover?
Drover is a light yellow with the hex code #FBEB9B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 50°, 92% saturation, and 80% lightness.
What is the hex code for Drover?
The hex code for Drover is #FBEB9B. In RGB it's rgb(251, 235, 155), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 6%, 38%, 2%).
What colors go well with Drover?
Drover pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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