#DBC970 — Pirate Treasure Color · Hex, RGB & Palettes

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#DBC970

≈ Pirate Treasure

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On white

1.67:1

Fails AA

On black

10.50:1

Passes AAA

Best text on this color

Aa#1C1916(10.50:1)

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Hue50°Saturation49%Brightness86%

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Normal vision#DBC970

Protanopia#D8C568

Deuteranopia#DDCB74

Tritanopia#E9BEB4

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Palettes with this color

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Colors that go with Pirate Treasure

Pirate Treasure sits in the yellow family. Pair it with charcoal or deep purple for contrast, or soft grey to calm it down, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.

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Closest named, CSS & systems

Colour namePirate Treasure#DDCA69ΔE 1.2 CSS nameDarkkhaki#BDB76BΔE 6.5 Web-safe#CCCC66#CCCC66ΔE 5.2

Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.

Pirate Treasure — meaning & where to use it

Pirate Treasure is a bright yellow — it reads as optimistic, bright and cheerful. It's a natural fit for highlights, warnings, and youthful, upbeat brand moments. To keep it balanced, pair it with charcoal or deep purple for contrast, or soft grey to calm it down.

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