Confetti is a
warm light color with the hex code #DDCB55.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
221, 203, 85 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 8%, 62%, 13% for print applications.
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Confetti
#DDCB55
Confetti color values
- HEX
- #DDCB55
- RGB
- 221, 203, 85
- HSL
- 52°, 67%, 60%
- CMYK
- 0, 8, 62, 13
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Confetti sits at 52° 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, Confetti is rendered as rgb(221, 203, 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, Confetti translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 8M 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 Confetti
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #DDCB55;
--brand-primary-rgb: 221, 203, 85;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#DDCB55',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 8%
Y: 62%
K: 13%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(221, 203, 85)
rgba(221, 203, 85, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 52° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #DDCB55?
#DDCB55 is Confetti, a warm light color with RGB values of 221, 203, 85. It has a hue of 52°, 67%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #DDCB55?
The RGB color code for #DDCB55 is rgb(221, 203, 85). This means it contains 221 red,
203 green, and 85 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Confetti a warm or cool color?
Confetti (#DDCB55) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DDCB55 in CSS?
You can use #DDCB55 in CSS with:
background-color: #DDCB55; or color: #DDCB55; or as an RGB value: rgb(221, 203, 85). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 8%, 62%, 13%.