What color is #DDE59E?

#DDE59E is a light, soft lime green. In RGB it is rgb(221, 229, 158), and in HSL hsl(67, 58%, 76%).

Is #DDE59E accessible as text?

On white, #DDE59E has a contrast ratio of 1.33:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 15.78:1 (passes). For text placed on #DDE59E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DDE59E?

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

What colors go well with #DDE59E?

#DDE59E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A79EE5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DDE59E below.

Is #DDE59E good for buttons?

#DDE59E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DDE59E — white text only reaches 1.33:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DDE59E the same as CSS palegoldenrod?

No — #DDE59E is not the CSS named color palegoldenrod, but palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) 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.

#DDE59E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DDE59E

Not just a swatch — here's how #DDE59E works with other colors. Named schemes with #DDE59E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DDE59E Secondary #B06906 Accent #6C7B49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

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

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #DDE59E Surface #EEE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8B09F Ink #2B2723

Pale Goldenrod sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #DDE59E Secondary #516A37 Accent #B06906 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Pale Goldenrod 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 #DDE59E Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7D50 Accent #8F9A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

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

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #DDE59E Secondary #FAFDE5 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Pale Goldenrod 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 Pale Goldenrod carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DDE59E 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 62/100

Warm

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

Softness 74/100

High

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

Depth 10/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 87/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 42/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 16/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 9/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 63/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 82/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DDE59E with

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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 14.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F7F8EE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C5E59E — 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 #DDE59E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DDE59E;
  --color-base-rgb: 221 229 158;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(89.9% 0.092 113.5);
  --color-50: #FBFCF2;
  --color-100: #F4F7DE;
  --color-200: #E8EEBF;
  --color-300: #D4DD92;
  --color-400: #BEC969;
  --color-500: #A2AD47;
  --color-600: #7D853D;
  --color-700: #595F30;
  --color-800: #3B3E23;
  --color-900: #252617;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-goldenrod: {
    50: '#FBFCF2',
    100: '#F4F7DE',
    200: '#E8EEBF',
    300: '#D4DD92',
    400: '#BEC969',
    500: '#A2AD47',
    600: '#7D853D',
    700: '#595F30',
    800: '#3B3E23',
    900: '#252617',
  },
}

$base: #DDE59E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFCF2;
$base-100: #F4F7DE;
$base-200: #E8EEBF;
$base-300: #D4DD92;
$base-400: #BEC969;
$base-500: #A2AD47;
$base-600: #7D853D;
$base-700: #595F30;
$base-800: #3B3E23;
$base-900: #252617;
$base-hover: #C7D561;
$base-subtle: #F3F5E5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DDE59E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFCF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4F7DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8EEBF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D4DD92",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BEC969",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A2AD47",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7D853D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#595F30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B3E23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252617",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DDE59E

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