What color is #DDE662?

#DDE662 is a light, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(221, 230, 98), and in HSL hsl(64, 73%, 64%).

Is #DDE662 accessible as text?

On white, #DDE662 has a contrast ratio of 1.35:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 15.57:1 (passes). For text placed on #DDE662, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DDE662?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-300 (#FFDF20).

What colors go well with #DDE662?

#DDE662 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6960E6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DDE662 below.

Is #DDE662 good for buttons?

#DDE662 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DDE662 — white text only reaches 1.35:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DDE662 the same as CSS khaki?

No — #DDE662 is not the CSS named color khaki, but khaki (#F0E68C) is the closest CSS named color.

#DDE662 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DDE662

Not just a swatch — here's how #DDE662 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DDE662 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DDE662 Secondary #B06907 Accent #6C7B49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Pear 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 #DDE662 Secondary #516A37 Accent #B06907 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Pear 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 #DDE662 Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Pear 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 #DDE662 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Pear 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 #DDE662 Secondary #FAFFD5 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Pear 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 Pear carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DDE662 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 71/100

Warm

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

Softness 62/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 11/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 68/100

High

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

Vintage feel 28/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 16/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 60/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 10/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 45/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 71/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DDE662 with

Burlywood Light Green Iris 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 13.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5F6E3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B1E660 — 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 #DDE662 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DDE662;
  --color-base-rgb: 221 230 98;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(89.3% 0.155 112.7);
  --color-50: #FDFDF1;
  --color-100: #F8FADB;
  --color-200: #F0F4B9;
  --color-300: #E0E788;
  --color-400: #CDD55D;
  --color-500: #B2BB3A;
  --color-600: #888E33;
  --color-700: #61652A;
  --color-800: #40421F;
  --color-900: #272815;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pear: {
    50: '#FDFDF1',
    100: '#F8FADB',
    200: '#F0F4B9',
    300: '#E0E788',
    400: '#CDD55D',
    500: '#B2BB3A',
    600: '#888E33',
    700: '#61652A',
    800: '#40421F',
    900: '#272815',
  },
}

$base: #DDE662;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFDF1;
$base-100: #F8FADB;
$base-200: #F0F4B9;
$base-300: #E0E788;
$base-400: #CDD55D;
$base-500: #B2BB3A;
$base-600: #888E33;
$base-700: #61652A;
$base-800: #40421F;
$base-900: #272815;
$base-hover: #D1DD28;
$base-subtle: #F1F3D4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DDE662",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFDF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8FADB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0F4B9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E0E788",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CDD55D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B2BB3A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#888E33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#61652A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#40421F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272815",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DDE662

Color Lab

Pairs with #DDE662

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