What color is #DDFDA0?

#DDFDA0 is a light, soft lime green. In RGB it is rgb(221, 253, 160), and in HSL hsl(81, 96%, 81%).

Is #DDFDA0 accessible as text?

On white, #DDFDA0 has a contrast ratio of 1.13:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 18.63:1 (passes). For text placed on #DDFDA0, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DDFDA0?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is lime-200 (#D8F999).

What colors go well with #DDFDA0?

#DDFDA0 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #C1A0FD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DDFDA0 below.

Is #DDFDA0 good for buttons?

#DDFDA0 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DDFDA0 — white text only reaches 1.13:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DDFDA0 the same as CSS khaki?

No — #DDFDA0 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.

#DDFDA0 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DDFDA0

Not just a swatch — here's how #DDFDA0 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DDFDA0 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DDFDA0 Secondary #AF6A01 Accent #6B7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Buttercream 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 #DDFDA0 Secondary #506B39 Accent #AF6A01 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Buttercream 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 #DDFDA0 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F Accent #8E9A72 Anchor #3D2D1E

Buttercream 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 #DDFDA0 Accent #A9C4B9 Surface #E3D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Buttercream 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 #DDFDA0 Secondary #F4FFE0 Support #999286 Ink #17140F

Buttercream 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 Buttercream carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DDFDA0 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 60/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 72/100

High

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

Depth 5/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very 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 9/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 47/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 5/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 58/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 74/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DDFDA0 with

Buttercream Mint Green Wisteria 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 16.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F7FCEF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BDFDA0 — 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 #DDFDA0 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DDFDA0;
  --color-base-rgb: 221 253 160;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(95.0% 0.123 124.2);
  --color-50: #F9FEF0;
  --color-100: #F0FDD8;
  --color-200: #E1FCB1;
  --color-300: #CAF67A;
  --color-400: #B1E84A;
  --color-500: #94CF26;
  --color-600: #739D25;
  --color-700: #536E21;
  --color-800: #374819;
  --color-900: #222C12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buttercream: {
    50: '#F9FEF0',
    100: '#F0FDD8',
    200: '#E1FCB1',
    300: '#CAF67A',
    400: '#B1E84A',
    500: '#94CF26',
    600: '#739D25',
    700: '#536E21',
    800: '#374819',
    900: '#222C12',
  },
}

$base: #DDFDA0;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9FEF0;
$base-100: #F0FDD8;
$base-200: #E1FCB1;
$base-300: #CAF67A;
$base-400: #B1E84A;
$base-500: #94CF26;
$base-600: #739D25;
$base-700: #536E21;
$base-800: #374819;
$base-900: #222C12;
$base-hover: #BFFB4F;
$base-subtle: #F4FBE6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DDFDA0",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9FEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F0FDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E1FCB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CAF67A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B1E84A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#94CF26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#739D25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#536E21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#374819",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#222C12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DDFDA0

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Pairs with #DDFDA0

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