What color is #ECE08E?

#ECE08E is a light, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(236, 224, 142), and in HSL hsl(52, 71%, 74%).

Is #ECE08E accessible as text?

On white, #ECE08E has a contrast ratio of 1.34:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 15.62:1 (passes). For text placed on #ECE08E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ECE08E?

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

What colors go well with #ECE08E?

#ECE08E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8E9AEC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ECE08E below.

Is #ECE08E good for buttons?

#ECE08E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ECE08E — white text only reaches 1.34:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ECE08E the same as CSS khaki?

No — #ECE08E is not the CSS named color khaki, but khaki (#F0E68C) is the closest CSS named color.

#ECE08E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ECE08E

Not just a swatch — here's how #ECE08E works with other colors. Named schemes with #ECE08E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ECE08E Secondary #B1680D Accent #6E7A48 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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #ECE08E Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680D 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 #ECE08E 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 #ECE08E Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

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 #ECE08E Secondary #FFFBE0 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 #ECE08E 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 72/100

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 92/100

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 40/100

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 59/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #ECE08E 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 13.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9F7EB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D9EC8E — 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 #ECE08E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ECE08E;
  --color-base-rgb: 236 224 142;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(89.8% 0.103 101.0);
  --color-50: #FDFCF1;
  --color-100: #FAF6DB;
  --color-200: #F3EBB9;
  --color-300: #E5D98A;
  --color-400: #D4C45E;
  --color-500: #B9A83C;
  --color-600: #8D8135;
  --color-700: #645C2B;
  --color-800: #423D1F;
  --color-900: #282615;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  flax: {
    50: '#FDFCF1',
    100: '#FAF6DB',
    200: '#F3EBB9',
    300: '#E5D98A',
    400: '#D4C45E',
    500: '#B9A83C',
    600: '#8D8135',
    700: '#645C2B',
    800: '#423D1F',
    900: '#282615',
  },
}

$base: #ECE08E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFCF1;
$base-100: #FAF6DB;
$base-200: #F3EBB9;
$base-300: #E5D98A;
$base-400: #D4C45E;
$base-500: #B9A83C;
$base-600: #8D8135;
$base-700: #645C2B;
$base-800: #423D1F;
$base-900: #282615;
$base-hover: #E1CD4D;
$base-subtle: #F6F3E0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ECE08E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFCF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FAF6DB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3EBB9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E5D98A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D4C45E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B9A83C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8D8135",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#645C2B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#423D1F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282615",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #ECE08E

Color Lab

Pairs with #ECE08E

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