What color is #DED16D?

#DED16D is a light, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(222, 209, 109), and in HSL hsl(53, 63%, 65%).

Is #DED16D accessible as text?

On white, #DED16D has a contrast ratio of 1.56:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.45:1 (passes). For text placed on #DED16D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DED16D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-300 (#FFD230).

What colors go well with #DED16D?

#DED16D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6E7BDE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DED16D below.

Is #DED16D good for buttons?

#DED16D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DED16D — white text only reaches 1.56:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DED16D the same as CSS khaki?

No — #DED16D is not the CSS named color khaki, but khaki (#F0E68C) is the closest CSS named color.

#DED16D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DED16D

Not just a swatch — here's how #DED16D works with other colors. Named schemes with #DED16D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DED16D Secondary #B1680C Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Flax 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 #DED16D Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680C Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Flax 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 #DED16D Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

Flax 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 #DED16D Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Flax 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 #DED16D Secondary #FFFCDB Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Flax 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 Flax carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DED16D 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 72/100

Warm

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

Softness 65/100

High

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

Depth 15/100

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 22/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 47/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 17/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 49/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 79/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DED16D 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 11.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5F3E5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C6DE6E — 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 #DED16D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DED16D;
  --color-base-rgb: 222 209 109;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(85.1% 0.123 102.0);
  --color-50: #FDFBF2;
  --color-100: #F8F5DD;
  --color-200: #F0EABD;
  --color-300: #E0D78F;
  --color-400: #CDC165;
  --color-500: #B2A543;
  --color-600: #887F3A;
  --color-700: #615B2E;
  --color-800: #403C21;
  --color-900: #272516;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  flax: {
    50: '#FDFBF2',
    100: '#F8F5DD',
    200: '#F0EABD',
    300: '#E0D78F',
    400: '#CDC165',
    500: '#B2A543',
    600: '#887F3A',
    700: '#615B2E',
    800: '#403C21',
    900: '#272516',
  },
}

$base: #DED16D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFBF2;
$base-100: #F8F5DD;
$base-200: #F0EABD;
$base-300: #E0D78F;
$base-400: #CDC165;
$base-500: #B2A543;
$base-600: #887F3A;
$base-700: #615B2E;
$base-800: #403C21;
$base-900: #272516;
$base-hover: #D2C037;
$base-subtle: #F1EED7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DED16D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFBF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8F5DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0EABD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E0D78F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CDC165",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B2A543",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#887F3A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#615B2E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#403C21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272516",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DED16D

Color Lab

Pairs with #DED16D

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