Stardust
Also known as: Alsot Olive, Rice Paddy, Capital Grains, Bleached Wheat
Quietly cheerful and optimistic, Stardust is a warm-toned yellow that earns its keep in summer palettes and highlights and warnings. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 14.00:1 on black clears AA.
Stardust color codes
- HEX
- #DDD3AE
- RGB
- rgb(221, 211, 174)
- RGBA
- rgba(221, 211, 174, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(47, 41%, 77%)
- HSV
- hsv(47, 21%, 87%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 5%, 21%, 13%)
- LAB
- lab(84.7 -0.8 19.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(86.5% 0.050 94.7)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: wheat#F5DEB3 · ΔE 5.6
- RAL 1015 — Light ivory#E6D2B5 · 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 Stardust works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- 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: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Stardust
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Stardust 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 1.50:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 14.00:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Stardust background: #000000
Palettes featuring Stardust
Stardust with its complement
Soft neighbors of Stardust
Stardust triad
Similar colors
- Fiji Sands#D8CAA9 · ΔE 3.0
- Woven#E0D1A0 · ΔE 3.4
- Beeswax#E9D7AB · ΔE 3.4
- Sauerkraut#EEE0B9 · ΔE 3.5
- Buttered#ECE2B7 · ΔE 3.7
- Berber#D8CFB6 · ΔE 3.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Stardust is closest to Icy Plains.
Stardust FAQs
What color is Stardust?
Stardust is a light yellow with the hex code #DDD3AE. In HSL terms it has a hue of 47°, 41% saturation, and 77% lightness.
What is the hex code for Stardust?
The hex code for Stardust is #DDD3AE. In RGB it's rgb(221, 211, 174), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 5%, 21%, 13%).
What colors go well with Stardust?
Stardust pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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