Master Key
Also known as: Sandwisp, Camel Cord, Lemon Thyme, Leaf Print
As a soft take on yellow, Master Key carries bright and alert energy that suits 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Master Key
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.61:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 13.07:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Master Key background: #000000
Palettes featuring Master Key
Master Key with its complement
Soft neighbors of Master Key
Master Key triad
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.
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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