What color is #DEDC93?

#DEDC93 is a light, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(222, 220, 147), and in HSL hsl(58, 53%, 72%).

Is #DEDC93 accessible as text?

On white, #DEDC93 has a contrast ratio of 1.42:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.76:1 (passes). For text placed on #DEDC93, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DEDC93?

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

What colors go well with #DEDC93?

#DEDC93 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9294DD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DEDC93 below.

Is #DEDC93 good for buttons?

#DEDC93 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DEDC93 — white text only reaches 1.42:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DEDC93 the same as CSS khaki?

No — #DEDC93 is not the CSS named color khaki, but khaki (#F0E68C) is the closest CSS named color.

#DEDC93 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DEDC93

Not just a swatch — here's how #DEDC93 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DEDC93 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DEDC93 Secondary #B1690A Accent #6D7A48 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 #DEDC93 Secondary #526A37 Accent #B1690A Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

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 #DEDC93 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #909A71 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 #DEDC93 Accent #AAC4B8 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 #DEDC93 Secondary #FCFCE3 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 #DEDC93 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 65/100

Warm

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

Softness 72/100

High

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

Depth 12/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 76/100

High

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

Vintage feel 45/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 18/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 11/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 60/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 13.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6F6EB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C7DD92 — 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 #DEDC93 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DEDC93;
  --color-base-rgb: 222 220 147;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(87.9% 0.093 106.8);
  --color-50: #FCFBF3;
  --color-100: #F6F5DF;
  --color-200: #ECEAC1;
  --color-300: #DAD895;
  --color-400: #C5C26D;
  --color-500: #A9A64C;
  --color-600: #828040;
  --color-700: #5D5B32;
  --color-800: #3D3C24;
  --color-900: #262517;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  flax: {
    50: '#FCFBF3',
    100: '#F6F5DF',
    200: '#ECEAC1',
    300: '#DAD895',
    400: '#C5C26D',
    500: '#A9A64C',
    600: '#828040',
    700: '#5D5B32',
    800: '#3D3C24',
    900: '#262517',
  },
}

$base: #DEDC93;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFBF3;
$base-100: #F6F5DF;
$base-200: #ECEAC1;
$base-300: #DAD895;
$base-400: #C5C26D;
$base-500: #A9A64C;
$base-600: #828040;
$base-700: #5D5B32;
$base-800: #3D3C24;
$base-900: #262517;
$base-hover: #CCC85A;
$base-subtle: #F2F2E1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DEDC93",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6F5DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECEAC1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DAD895",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C5C26D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A9A64C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#828040",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D5B32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D3C24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262517",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DEDC93

Color Lab

Pairs with #DEDC93

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