What color is #E2DE99?

#E2DE99 is a light, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(226, 222, 153), and in HSL hsl(57, 56%, 74%).

Is #E2DE99 accessible as text?

On white, #E2DE99 has a contrast ratio of 1.39:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 15.14:1 (passes). For text placed on #E2DE99, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E2DE99?

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

What colors go well with #E2DE99?

#E2DE99 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #989BE2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E2DE99 below.

Is #E2DE99 good for buttons?

#E2DE99 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E2DE99 — white text only reaches 1.39:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E2DE99 the same as CSS palegoldenrod?

No — #E2DE99 is not the CSS named color palegoldenrod, but palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) is the closest CSS named color.

#E2DE99 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E2DE99

Not just a swatch — here's how #E2DE99 works with other colors. Named schemes with #E2DE99 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E2DE99 Secondary #B1680B 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #E2DE99 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 #E2DE99 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680B 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 #E2DE99 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 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 #E2DE99 Secondary #FDFCE4 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 #E2DE99 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 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 45/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 17/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 34/100

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 62/100

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 #E2DE99 with

Desert Sand Celadon Iceberg Greige Army Green

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 13.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F7F7EC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CDE298 — 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 #E2DE99 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #E2DE99;
  --color-base-rgb: 226 222 153;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(88.8% 0.089 105.2);
  --color-50: #FCFCF3;
  --color-100: #F7F5DF;
  --color-200: #EDEBBF;
  --color-300: #DCD893;
  --color-400: #C7C36B;
  --color-500: #ACA749;
  --color-600: #84803E;
  --color-700: #5E5C31;
  --color-800: #3E3D23;
  --color-900: #262517;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  flax: {
    50: '#FCFCF3',
    100: '#F7F5DF',
    200: '#EDEBBF',
    300: '#DCD893',
    400: '#C7C36B',
    500: '#ACA749',
    600: '#84803E',
    700: '#5E5C31',
    800: '#3E3D23',
    900: '#262517',
  },
}

$base: #E2DE99;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFCF3;
$base-100: #F7F5DF;
$base-200: #EDEBBF;
$base-300: #DCD893;
$base-400: #C7C36B;
$base-500: #ACA749;
$base-600: #84803E;
$base-700: #5E5C31;
$base-800: #3E3D23;
$base-900: #262517;
$base-hover: #D1CB5D;
$base-subtle: #F4F3E3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E2DE99",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFCF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7F5DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDEBBF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DCD893",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C7C36B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#ACA749",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#84803E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E5C31",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E3D23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262517",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #E2DE99

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