What color is #DEDE97?

#DEDE97 is a light, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(222, 222, 151), and in HSL hsl(60, 52%, 73%).

Is #DEDE97 accessible as text?

On white, #DEDE97 has a contrast ratio of 1.40:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 15.00:1 (passes). For text placed on #DEDE97, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DEDE97?

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

What colors go well with #DEDE97?

#DEDE97 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9696DE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DEDE97 below.

Is #DEDE97 good for buttons?

#DEDE97 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DEDE97 — white text only reaches 1.40:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DEDE97 the same as CSS khaki?

No — #DEDE97 is not the CSS named color khaki, but khaki (#F0E68C) is the closest CSS named color.

#DEDE97 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DEDE97

Not just a swatch — here's how #DEDE97 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DEDE97 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DEDE97 Secondary #B16909 Accent #6D7A49 Surface #F2ECDD 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #DEDE97 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Flax sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #DEDE97 Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16909 Surface #EFE9D6 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 #DEDE97 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #DEDE97 Secondary #FCFCE4 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 #DEDE97 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 64/100

Warm

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

Softness 73/100

High

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

Depth 11/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 75/100

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 17/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 10/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 61/100

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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People also use #DEDE97 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 13.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6F6EC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C6DE96 — 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 #DEDE97 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DEDE97;
  --color-base-rgb: 222 222 151;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(88.4% 0.091 108.1);
  --color-50: #FCFCF3;
  --color-100: #F6F6DF;
  --color-200: #EBEBC1;
  --color-300: #D9D996;
  --color-400: #C4C46E;
  --color-500: #A8A84D;
  --color-600: #818141;
  --color-700: #5C5C32;
  --color-800: #3D3D24;
  --color-900: #262618;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  flax: {
    50: '#FCFCF3',
    100: '#F6F6DF',
    200: '#EBEBC1',
    300: '#D9D996',
    400: '#C4C46E',
    500: '#A8A84D',
    600: '#818141',
    700: '#5C5C32',
    800: '#3D3D24',
    900: '#262618',
  },
}

$base: #DEDE97;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFCF3;
$base-100: #F6F6DF;
$base-200: #EBEBC1;
$base-300: #D9D996;
$base-400: #C4C46E;
$base-500: #A8A84D;
$base-600: #818141;
$base-700: #5C5C32;
$base-800: #3D3D24;
$base-900: #262618;
$base-hover: #CCCC5E;
$base-subtle: #F3F3E2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DEDE97",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFCF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6F6DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBEBC1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9D996",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C4C46E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A8A84D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#818141",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C5C32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D3D24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262618",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DEDE97

Color Lab

Pairs with #DEDE97

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