What color is #DDE69D?

#DDE69D is a light, soft lime green. In RGB it is rgb(221, 230, 157), and in HSL hsl(67, 59%, 76%).

Is #DDE69D accessible as text?

On white, #DDE69D has a contrast ratio of 1.32:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 15.88:1 (passes). For text placed on #DDE69D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DDE69D?

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

What colors go well with #DDE69D?

#DDE69D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A69EE6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DDE69D below.

Is #DDE69D good for buttons?

#DDE69D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DDE69D — white text only reaches 1.32:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DDE69D the same as CSS khaki?

No — #DDE69D 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.

#DDE69D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DDE69D

Not just a swatch — here's how #DDE69D works with other colors. Named schemes with #DDE69D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DDE69D 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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #DDE69D 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 #DDE69D Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AC7D50 Accent #8F9A72 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.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #DDE69D Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Pale Goldenrod 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 #DDE69D Secondary #F9FDE4 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 #DDE69D 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 89/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 41/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 15/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 8/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 62/100

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 #DDE69D 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 #C5E69E — 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 #DDE69D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DDE69D;
  --color-base-rgb: 221 230 157;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(90.1% 0.094 114.0);
  --color-50: #FBFCF2;
  --color-100: #F4F7DE;
  --color-200: #E9EEBE;
  --color-300: #D5DE92;
  --color-400: #BECA68;
  --color-500: #A2AE46;
  --color-600: #7D863C;
  --color-700: #5A5F30;
  --color-800: #3B3F22;
  --color-900: #252717;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-goldenrod: {
    50: '#FBFCF2',
    100: '#F4F7DE',
    200: '#E9EEBE',
    300: '#D5DE92',
    400: '#BECA68',
    500: '#A2AE46',
    600: '#7D863C',
    700: '#5A5F30',
    800: '#3B3F22',
    900: '#252717',
  },
}

$base: #DDE69D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFCF2;
$base-100: #F4F7DE;
$base-200: #E9EEBE;
$base-300: #D5DE92;
$base-400: #BECA68;
$base-500: #A2AE46;
$base-600: #7D863C;
$base-700: #5A5F30;
$base-800: #3B3F22;
$base-900: #252717;
$base-hover: #C8D660;
$base-subtle: #F3F5E4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DDE69D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFCF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4F7DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9EEBE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D5DE92",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BECA68",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A2AE46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7D863C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A5F30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B3F22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252717",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DDE69D

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Pairs with #DDE69D

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