What is the hex code for Wax?

Wax is #DDBB33 (oklch(0.799 0.149 94.1) in OKLCH, Lab 77.23 2.88 68.12).

Is Wax readable on white?

Against white, Wax measures 1.87:1 WCAG (Fail) and APCA Lc 35. Against #0F172A: 9.55:1, AAA.

How do I use Wax in Colorise Pro?

Open Wax in the Colorise Pro color picker for harmonies, or seed Studio with #DDBB33 to grow a full OKLCH token ramp.

Named color · #DDBB33

Wax

#DDBB33

oklch(0.799 0.149 94.1)

Lab 77.23 2.88 68.12

HEX

#DDBB33

OKLCH

oklch(0.799 0.149 94.1)

CIE Lab

77.23 2.88 68.12

RGB

221 187 51

Open in Picker Open in Studio Check contrast All color codes

Readability

On white

1.87:1 · Lc 35

Fail

On #0F172A

9.55:1 · Lc 66

AAA

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

About Wax

Wax sits at oklch(0.799 0.149 94.1) in OKLCH — lightness, chroma, and hue expressed perceptually — and #DDBB33 in sRGB. Use it as a seed in Colorise Pro Studio to grow a token ramp, or send it to the picker to explore harmonies and scales. Browse more named colors in the color names directory.

FAQ

What is the hex code for Wax?: #DDBB33 — also oklch(0.799 0.149 94.1) and Lab 77.23 2.88 68.12.
Can I use Wax for text on white?: On white: 1.87:1 (Fail), APCA Lc 35. On dark ink: 9.55:1 (AAA). Check pairs in the contrast tool.

Named color · #DDBB33

Wax

#DDBB33

oklch(0.799 0.149 94.1)

Lab 77.23 2.88 68.12

HEX

#DDBB33

OKLCH

oklch(0.799 0.149 94.1)

CIE Lab

77.23 2.88 68.12

RGB

221 187 51

Open in Picker Open in Studio Check contrast All color codes

Readability

On white

1.87:1 · Lc 35

Fail

On #0F172A

9.55:1 · Lc 66

AAA

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

About Wax

FAQ

What is the hex code for Wax?: #DDBB33 — also oklch(0.799 0.149 94.1) and Lab 77.23 2.88 68.12.
Can I use Wax for text on white?: On white: 1.87:1 (Fail), APCA Lc 35. On dark ink: 9.55:1 (AAA). Check pairs in the contrast tool.