What color is #DEE19E?

#DEE19E is a light, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(222, 225, 158), and in HSL hsl(63, 53%, 75%).

Is #DEE19E accessible as text?

On white, #DEE19E has a contrast ratio of 1.37:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 15.37:1 (passes). For text placed on #DEE19E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DEE19E?

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

What colors go well with #DEE19E?

#DEE19E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A19DE1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DEE19E below.

Is #DEE19E good for buttons?

#DEE19E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DEE19E — white text only reaches 1.37:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DEE19E the same as CSS palegoldenrod?

No — #DEE19E is not the CSS named color palegoldenrod, but palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) is the closest CSS named color.

#DEE19E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DEE19E

Not just a swatch — here's how #DEE19E works with other colors. Named schemes with #DEE19E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DEE19E Secondary #B16908 Accent #6D7A49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Pale Goldenrod 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 #DEE19E Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8B09F Ink #2B2723

Pale Goldenrod 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 #DEE19E Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16908 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Pale Goldenrod 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 #DEE19E Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Pale Goldenrod 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 #DEE19E Secondary #FBFCE5 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Pale Goldenrod 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 Pale Goldenrod carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DEE19E 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 77/100

High

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

Vintage feel 43/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 16/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 9/100

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.

Pairs with #DEE19E

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People also use #DEE19E 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 13.6:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #C7E19D — 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 #DEE19E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DEE19E;
  --color-base-rgb: 222 225 158;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(89.2% 0.087 110.2);
  --color-50: #FBFCF3;
  --color-100: #F5F6DF;
  --color-200: #EAECC1;
  --color-300: #D6DA95;
  --color-400: #C0C56D;
  --color-500: #A4A94C;
  --color-600: #7F8240;
  --color-700: #5B5D32;
  --color-800: #3C3D24;
  --color-900: #252617;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-goldenrod: {
    50: '#FBFCF3',
    100: '#F5F6DF',
    200: '#EAECC1',
    300: '#D6DA95',
    400: '#C0C56D',
    500: '#A4A94C',
    600: '#7F8240',
    700: '#5B5D32',
    800: '#3C3D24',
    900: '#252617',
  },
}

$base: #DEE19E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFCF3;
$base-100: #F5F6DF;
$base-200: #EAECC1;
$base-300: #D6DA95;
$base-400: #C0C56D;
$base-500: #A4A94C;
$base-600: #7F8240;
$base-700: #5B5D32;
$base-800: #3C3D24;
$base-900: #252617;
$base-hover: #CACF63;
$base-subtle: #F3F4E4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DEE19E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFCF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5F6DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAECC1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D6DA95",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C0C56D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A4A94C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F8240",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B5D32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3D24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252617",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DEE19E

Color Lab

Pairs with #DEE19E

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