What color is #DEC751?

#DEC751 is a medium amber. In RGB it is rgb(222, 199, 81), and in HSL hsl(50, 68%, 59%).

Is #DEC751 accessible as text?

On white, #DEC751 has a contrast ratio of 1.69:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.39:1 (passes). For text placed on #DEC751, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DEC751?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-400 (#FDC700).

What colors go well with #DEC751?

#DEC751 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4F67DE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DEC751 below.

Is #DEC751 good for buttons?

#DEC751 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DEC751 — white text only reaches 1.69:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DEC751 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #DEC751 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#DEC751 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DEC751

Not just a swatch — here's how #DEC751 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DEC751 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DEC751 Secondary #B2680E Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Saffron 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 #DEC751 Secondary #546A36 Accent #B2680E Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Saffron 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 #DEC751 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919971 Anchor #3D2D1F

Saffron 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 #DEC751 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173747

Saffron 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 #DEC751 Secondary #FCF5D0 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Saffron 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 Saffron carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DEC751 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 77/100

Warm

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

Softness 61/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 18/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 88/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 40/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 24/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 53/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 22/100

Low

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

Surface fit 42/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 78/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DEC751

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #DEC751 with

Dark Salmon Yellow Green Royal Blue Greige 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 11.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4F1E0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C6DE4F — 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 #DEC751 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

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250 ml

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #DEC751;
  --color-base-rgb: 222 199 81;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(82.7% 0.138 98.2);
  --color-50: #FDFBF2;
  --color-100: #F9F4DC;
  --color-200: #F2E9BB;
  --color-300: #E3D58C;
  --color-400: #D1BF61;
  --color-500: #B6A23F;
  --color-600: #8B7D37;
  --color-700: #635A2C;
  --color-800: #413B20;
  --color-900: #282515;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  saffron: {
    50: '#FDFBF2',
    100: '#F9F4DC',
    200: '#F2E9BB',
    300: '#E3D58C',
    400: '#D1BF61',
    500: '#B6A23F',
    600: '#8B7D37',
    700: '#635A2C',
    800: '#413B20',
    900: '#282515',
  },
}

$base: #DEC751;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFBF2;
$base-100: #F9F4DC;
$base-200: #F2E9BB;
$base-300: #E3D58C;
$base-400: #D1BF61;
$base-500: #B6A23F;
$base-600: #8B7D37;
$base-700: #635A2C;
$base-800: #413B20;
$base-900: #282515;
$base-hover: #CAAF27;
$base-subtle: #F0EACF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DEC751",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFBF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9F4DC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F2E9BB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E3D58C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D1BF61",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B6A23F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8B7D37",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#635A2C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#413B20",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282515",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}