What color is #ECE2AE?

#ECE2AE is a light, soft amber. In RGB it is rgb(236, 226, 174), and in HSL hsl(50, 62%, 80%).

Is #ECE2AE accessible as text?

On white, #ECE2AE has a contrast ratio of 1.31:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 16.06:1 (passes). For text placed on #ECE2AE, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ECE2AE?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-200 (#FFD6A7).

What colors go well with #ECE2AE?

#ECE2AE pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #ACB7EC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ECE2AE below.

Is #ECE2AE good for buttons?

#ECE2AE works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ECE2AE — white text only reaches 1.31:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ECE2AE the same as CSS palegoldenrod?

No — #ECE2AE is not the CSS named color palegoldenrod, but palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) is the closest CSS named color.

#ECE2AE Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ECE2AE

Not just a swatch — here's how #ECE2AE works with other colors. Named schemes with #ECE2AE in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ECE2AE Secondary #B2680E Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Vanilla 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 #ECE2AE Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Vanilla 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 #ECE2AE Secondary #546A36 Accent #B2680E Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Vanilla 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 #ECE2AE Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #919971 Anchor #3D2D1F

Vanilla 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 #ECE2AE Secondary #FEFBE9 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Vanilla 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 Vanilla carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #ECE2AE 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 79/100

High

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

Depth 9/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 75/100

High

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

Vintage feel 38/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 14/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 26/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 7/100

Very low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 71/100

High

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

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #ECE2AE 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 14.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9F8F0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E1ECAC — 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 #ECE2AE at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ECE2AE;
  --color-base-rgb: 236 226 174;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(90.8% 0.068 98.5);
  --color-50: #FDFBF2;
  --color-100: #F8F4DD;
  --color-200: #EFE7BD;
  --color-300: #E0D290;
  --color-400: #CCBB66;
  --color-500: #B19F44;
  --color-600: #877B3A;
  --color-700: #60582E;
  --color-800: #3F3A22;
  --color-900: #272416;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  vanilla: {
    50: '#FDFBF2',
    100: '#F8F4DD',
    200: '#EFE7BD',
    300: '#E0D290',
    400: '#CCBB66',
    500: '#B19F44',
    600: '#877B3A',
    700: '#60582E',
    800: '#3F3A22',
    900: '#272416',
  },
}

$base: #ECE2AE;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFBF2;
$base-100: #F8F4DD;
$base-200: #EFE7BD;
$base-300: #E0D290;
$base-400: #CCBB66;
$base-500: #B19F44;
$base-600: #877B3A;
$base-700: #60582E;
$base-800: #3F3A22;
$base-900: #272416;
$base-hover: #DCC96A;
$base-subtle: #F7F5E8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ECE2AE",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFBF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8F4DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFE7BD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E0D290",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CCBB66",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B19F44",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#877B3A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#60582E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F3A22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272416",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #ECE2AE

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