Master Key
Also known as: Sandwisp , Camel Cord , Lemon Thyme , Leaf Print
Master Key sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a lively yellow that feels bright and alert. Try it in kids' apps and summer palettes. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a blue keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (13.07:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Master Key color codes
- HEX
- #DDCC88
- RGB
- rgb(221, 204, 136)
- RGBA
- rgba(221, 204, 136, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(48, 56%, 70%)
- HSV
- hsv(48, 38%, 87%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 8%, 38%, 13%)
- LAB
- lab(82.3 -0.9 36.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(84.4% 0.089 95.8)
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 6.9
- RAL 1000: Green beige #CDBA88 · ΔE 5.8 · 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 Master Key works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks. Use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Master Key
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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 Master Key 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 13.07:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Master Key background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Master Key
Master Key with its complement
Soft neighbors of Master Key
Master Key triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Hay Day #DACD81 · ΔE 2.0
- Treasury #DBD186 · ΔE 2.7
- Protoss #E0C778 · ΔE 3.1
- Ivory Buff #EBD999 · ΔE 3.3
- Sand #E2CA76 · ΔE 3.3
- Muted Lime #D0C678 · ΔE 3.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Master Key is closest to Sky High .
FAQ
Master Key FAQs
What color is Master Key?
Master Key is a medium yellow with the hex code #DDCC88. In HSL terms it has a hue of 48°, 56% saturation, and 70% lightness.
What is the hex code for Master Key?
The hex code for Master Key is #DDCC88. In RGB it's rgb(221, 204, 136), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 8%, 38%, 13%).
What colors go well with Master Key?
Master Key pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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