Hay Day
Also known as: Spring Grass , Treasury , Deduction , Master Gardener
Hay Day brings a bright and alert feel to a palette. This soft yellow suits kids' apps and summer palettes. Reach for a blue companion shade to give Hay Day maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 13.03:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Hay Day color codes
- HEX
- #DACD81
- RGB
- rgb(218, 205, 129)
- RGBA
- rgba(218, 205, 129, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(51, 55%, 68%)
- HSV
- hsv(51, 41%, 85%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 6%, 41%, 15%)
- LAB
- lab(82.2 -3.2 39.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(84.2% 0.098 99.7)
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 6.0
- RAL 1000: Green beige #CDBA88 · ΔE 7.2 · 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 Hay Day works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- 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.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Hay Day
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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 Hay Day 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 1.61:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 13.03:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Hay Day background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Hay Day
Hay Day with its complement
Soft neighbors of Hay Day
Hay Day triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Treasury #DBD186 · ΔE 1.2
- Master Key #DDCC88 · ΔE 2.0
- Muted Lime #D0C678 · ΔE 2.1
- Sand #E2CA76 · ΔE 3.4
- Protoss #E0C778 · ΔE 3.7
- Ivory Buff #EBD999 · ΔE 4.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Hay Day is closest to Blue Lips .
FAQ
Hay Day FAQs
What color is Hay Day?
Hay Day is a medium yellow with the hex code #DACD81. In HSL terms it has a hue of 51°, 55% saturation, and 68% lightness.
What is the hex code for Hay Day?
The hex code for Hay Day is #DACD81. In RGB it's rgb(218, 205, 129), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 6%, 41%, 15%).
What colors go well with Hay Day?
Hay Day pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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