What color is #DEE09D?

#DEE09D is a light, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(222, 224, 157), and in HSL hsl(62, 52%, 75%).

Is #DEE09D accessible as text?

On white, #DEE09D has a contrast ratio of 1.38:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 15.26:1 (passes). For text placed on #DEE09D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DEE09D?

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

What colors go well with #DEE09D?

#DEE09D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A09EE0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DEE09D below.

Is #DEE09D good for buttons?

#DEE09D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DEE09D — white text only reaches 1.38:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DEE09D the same as CSS palegoldenrod?

No — #DEE09D is not the CSS named color palegoldenrod, but palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) is the closest CSS named color.

#DEE09D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DEE09D

Not just a swatch — here's how #DEE09D works with other colors. Named schemes with #DEE09D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DEE09D Secondary #B16908 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 #DEE09D 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 #DEE09D Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16908 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 #DEE09D Surface #DFD0A8 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 #DEE09D Secondary #FBFCE5 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 #DEE09D 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 63/100

Warm

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

Softness 74/100

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 44/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 17/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

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 63/100

High

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

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DEE09D 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 13.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F7F7ED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C8E09E — 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 #DEE09D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DEE09D;
  --color-base-rgb: 222 224 157;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(88.9% 0.086 109.5);
  --color-50: #FBFCF3;
  --color-100: #F5F6DF;
  --color-200: #EAEBC1;
  --color-300: #D7D996;
  --color-400: #C1C46E;
  --color-500: #A5A84D;
  --color-600: #7F8141;
  --color-700: #5B5C32;
  --color-800: #3C3D24;
  --color-900: #252618;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  flax: {
    50: '#FBFCF3',
    100: '#F5F6DF',
    200: '#EAEBC1',
    300: '#D7D996',
    400: '#C1C46E',
    500: '#A5A84D',
    600: '#7F8141',
    700: '#5B5C32',
    800: '#3C3D24',
    900: '#252618',
  },
}

$base: #DEE09D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFCF3;
$base-100: #F5F6DF;
$base-200: #EAEBC1;
$base-300: #D7D996;
$base-400: #C1C46E;
$base-500: #A5A84D;
$base-600: #7F8141;
$base-700: #5B5C32;
$base-800: #3C3D24;
$base-900: #252618;
$base-hover: #CBCE64;
$base-subtle: #F3F3E4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DEE09D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFCF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5F6DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAEBC1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D7D996",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C1C46E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A5A84D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F8141",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B5C32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3D24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252618",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DEE09D

Color Lab

Pairs with #DEE09D

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