Wax
Also known as: Bollywood, Eye Catching, Durian Yellow, Solarium
Quietly sunny and uplifting, Wax is a warm-toned yellow that earns its keep in summer palettes and highlights and warnings. Reach for a blue companion shade to give Wax maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (11.23:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Wax color codes
- HEX
- #DDBB33
- RGB
- rgb(221, 187, 51)
- RGBA
- rgba(221, 187, 51, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(48, 71%, 53%)
- HSV
- hsv(48, 77%, 87%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 15%, 77%, 13%)
- LAB
- lab(77.2 2.9 68.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(79.9% 0.149 94.1)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: goldenrod#DAA520 · ΔE 7.4
- RAL 1012 — Lemon yellow#DDAF27 · ΔE 4.3 · 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 Wax 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Wax
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Wax 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 1.87:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 11.23:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Wax background: #000000
Palettes featuring Wax
Wax with its complement
Soft neighbors of Wax
Wax triad
Similar colors
- Buried Gold#DBBC4B · ΔE 2.4
- Gold Tooth#DBB40C · ΔE 2.6
- Fat Gold#E6BC00 · ΔE 3.0
- Old Gold#CFB53B · ΔE 3.1
- Mustard#CEB301 · ΔE 3.6
- Buzz#F0C641 · ΔE 3.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Wax is closest to Widowmaker.
Wax FAQs
What color is Wax?
Wax is a medium yellow with the hex code #DDBB33. In HSL terms it has a hue of 48°, 71% saturation, and 53% lightness.
What is the hex code for Wax?
The hex code for Wax is #DDBB33. In RGB it's rgb(221, 187, 51), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 15%, 77%, 13%).
What colors go well with Wax?
Wax pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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