What color is #DEE49A?

#DEE49A is a light, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(222, 228, 154), and in HSL hsl(65, 58%, 75%).

Is #DEE49A accessible as text?

On white, #DEE49A has a contrast ratio of 1.34:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 15.67:1 (passes). For text placed on #DEE49A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DEE49A?

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

What colors go well with #DEE49A?

#DEE49A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A09AE4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DEE49A below.

Is #DEE49A good for buttons?

#DEE49A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DEE49A — white text only reaches 1.34:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DEE49A the same as CSS khaki?

No — #DEE49A is not the CSS named color khaki, but khaki (#F0E68C) is the closest CSS named color.

#DEE49A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DEE49A

Not just a swatch — here's how #DEE49A works with other colors. Named schemes with #DEE49A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DEE49A Secondary #B06907 Accent #6D7B49 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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #DEE49A Secondary #516A37 Accent #B06907 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 #DEE49A 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.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #DEE49A Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

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 #DEE49A Secondary #FAFDE4 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 #DEE49A 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 73/100

High

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

Depth 10/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 85/100

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 16/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

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 61/100

High

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

Print safety 82/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DEE49A 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 13.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F7F8ED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C5E49A — 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 #DEE49A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DEE49A;
  --color-base-rgb: 222 228 154;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(89.7% 0.095 112.1);
  --color-50: #FBFCF2;
  --color-100: #F5F7DE;
  --color-200: #EAEEBF;
  --color-300: #D7DD92;
  --color-400: #C1C969;
  --color-500: #A5AD47;
  --color-600: #7F853D;
  --color-700: #5B5F30;
  --color-800: #3C3E23;
  --color-900: #252617;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  flax: {
    50: '#FBFCF2',
    100: '#F5F7DE',
    200: '#EAEEBF',
    300: '#D7DD92',
    400: '#C1C969',
    500: '#A5AD47',
    600: '#7F853D',
    700: '#5B5F30',
    800: '#3C3E23',
    900: '#252617',
  },
}

$base: #DEE49A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFCF2;
$base-100: #F5F7DE;
$base-200: #EAEEBF;
$base-300: #D7DD92;
$base-400: #C1C969;
$base-500: #A5AD47;
$base-600: #7F853D;
$base-700: #5B5F30;
$base-800: #3C3E23;
$base-900: #252617;
$base-hover: #CAD45E;
$base-subtle: #F3F4E3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DEE49A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFCF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5F7DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAEEBF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D7DD92",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C1C969",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A5AD47",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F853D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B5F30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3E23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252617",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DEE49A

Color Lab

Pairs with #DEE49A

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