What color is #ECDD87?

#ECDD87 is a light, vivid amber. In RGB it is rgb(236, 221, 135), and in HSL hsl(51, 73%, 73%).

Is #ECDD87 accessible as text?

On white, #ECDD87 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 #ECDD87, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ECDD87?

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

What colors go well with #ECDD87?

#ECDD87 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8897EC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ECDD87 below.

Is #ECDD87 good for buttons?

#ECDD87 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ECDD87 — white text only reaches 1.38:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ECDD87 the same as CSS khaki?

No — #ECDD87 is not the CSS named color khaki, but khaki (#F0E68C) is the closest CSS named color.

#ECDD87 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ECDD87

Not just a swatch — here's how #ECDD87 works with other colors. Named schemes with #ECDD87 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ECDD87 Secondary #B2680D Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

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 #ECDD87 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B2680D Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

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 #ECDD87 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.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #ECDD87 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173747

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 #ECDD87 Secondary #FFFBDE 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 #ECDD87 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 71/100

Warm

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

Softness 70/100

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 95/100

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 17/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 42/100

Moderate

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 57/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 82/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #ECDD87 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 #F8F6EA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DAEC88 — 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 #ECDD87 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ECDD87;
  --color-base-rgb: 236 221 135;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(89.1% 0.108 99.6);
  --color-50: #FDFCF1;
  --color-100: #FAF6DB;
  --color-200: #F4EBB9;
  --color-300: #E7D988;
  --color-400: #D5C35D;
  --color-500: #BBA73A;
  --color-600: #8E8133;
  --color-700: #655C2A;
  --color-800: #423D1F;
  --color-900: #282615;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  flax: {
    50: '#FDFCF1',
    100: '#FAF6DB',
    200: '#F4EBB9',
    300: '#E7D988',
    400: '#D5C35D',
    500: '#BBA73A',
    600: '#8E8133',
    700: '#655C2A',
    800: '#423D1F',
    900: '#282615',
  },
}

$base: #ECDD87;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFCF1;
$base-100: #FAF6DB;
$base-200: #F4EBB9;
$base-300: #E7D988;
$base-400: #D5C35D;
$base-500: #BBA73A;
$base-600: #8E8133;
$base-700: #655C2A;
$base-800: #423D1F;
$base-900: #282615;
$base-hover: #E2CB47;
$base-subtle: #F6F2DF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ECDD87",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFCF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FAF6DB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F4EBB9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E7D988",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D5C35D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BBA73A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8E8133",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#655C2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#423D1F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282615",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #ECDD87

Color Lab

Pairs with #ECDD87

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