What color is #D2DA87?

#D2DA87 is a light, soft lime green. In RGB it is rgb(210, 218, 135), and in HSL hsl(66, 53%, 69%).

Is #D2DA87 accessible as text?

On white, #D2DA87 has a contrast ratio of 1.49:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.12:1 (passes). For text placed on #D2DA87, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D2DA87?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-200 (#FEE685).

What colors go well with #D2DA87?

#D2DA87 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8E86DA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D2DA87 below.

Is #D2DA87 good for buttons?

#D2DA87 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D2DA87 — white text only reaches 1.49:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D2DA87 the same as CSS khaki?

No — #D2DA87 is not the CSS named color khaki, but khaki (#F0E68C) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#D2DA87 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D2DA87

Not just a swatch — here's how #D2DA87 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D2DA87 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D2DA87 Secondary #B06906 Accent #6C7B49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Flax as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #D2DA87 Secondary #516A37 Accent #B06906 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Flax leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #D2DA87 Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Flax holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #D2DA87 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Flax opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #D2DA87 Secondary #FAFDE1 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Flax is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Flax carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D2DA87 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 64/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 69/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 14/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 90/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 43/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 20/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 41/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 14/100

Very low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 55/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 80/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #D2DA87 with

Desert Sand Light Green Medium Purple Platinum Army Green

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 12.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4F5E9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B6DA86 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #D2DA87 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D2DA87;
  --color-base-rgb: 210 218 135;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(86.4% 0.106 113.1);
  --color-50: #FBFCF3;
  --color-100: #F4F6DF;
  --color-200: #E7ECC1;
  --color-300: #D3DA95;
  --color-400: #BCC56D;
  --color-500: #A0A94C;
  --color-600: #7B8240;
  --color-700: #595D32;
  --color-800: #3B3D24;
  --color-900: #242617;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  flax: {
    50: '#FBFCF3',
    100: '#F4F6DF',
    200: '#E7ECC1',
    300: '#D3DA95',
    400: '#BCC56D',
    500: '#A0A94C',
    600: '#7B8240',
    700: '#595D32',
    800: '#3B3D24',
    900: '#242617',
  },
}

$base: #D2DA87;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFCF3;
$base-100: #F4F6DF;
$base-200: #E7ECC1;
$base-300: #D3DA95;
$base-400: #BCC56D;
$base-500: #A0A94C;
$base-600: #7B8240;
$base-700: #595D32;
$base-800: #3B3D24;
$base-900: #242617;
$base-hover: #BDC950;
$base-subtle: #EFF1DE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D2DA87",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFCF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4F6DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E7ECC1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D3DA95",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BCC56D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A0A94C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7B8240",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#595D32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B3D24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242617",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D2DA87

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