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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Drover
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.20:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 17.46:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Drover background: #000000
Palettes featuring Drover
Drover with its complement
Soft neighbors of Drover
Drover triad
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.
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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