Turmeric is a
warm light color with the hex code #DDC755.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
221, 199, 85 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 10%, 62%, 13% for print applications.
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Turmeric
#DDC755
Turmeric color values
- HEX
- #DDC755
- RGB
- 221, 199, 85
- HSL
- 50°, 67%, 60%
- CMYK
- 0, 10, 62, 13
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Turmeric sits at 50° on the color wheel with 67% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. At 67% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Turmeric is rendered as rgb(221, 199, 85), where the red channel dominates at 221, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Turmeric translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 10M 62Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (62%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Turmeric
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #DDC755;
--brand-primary-rgb: 221, 199, 85;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#DDC755',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 10%
Y: 62%
K: 13%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(221, 199, 85)
rgba(221, 199, 85, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 50° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #DDC755?
#DDC755 is Turmeric, a warm light color with RGB values of 221, 199, 85. It has a hue of 50°, 67%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #DDC755?
The RGB color code for #DDC755 is rgb(221, 199, 85). This means it contains 221 red,
199 green, and 85 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Turmeric a warm or cool color?
Turmeric (#DDC755) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DDC755 in CSS?
You can use #DDC755 in CSS with:
background-color: #DDC755; or color: #DDC755; or as an RGB value: rgb(221, 199, 85). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 10%, 62%, 13%.