What color is #ECEF90?

#ECEF90 is a light, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(236, 239, 144), and in HSL hsl(62, 75%, 75%).

Is #ECEF90 accessible as text?

On white, #ECEF90 has a contrast ratio of 1.21:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 17.32:1 (passes). For text placed on #ECEF90, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ECEF90?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-200 (#FFF085).

What colors go well with #ECEF90?

#ECEF90 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #938FEF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ECEF90 below.

Is #ECEF90 good for buttons?

#ECEF90 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ECEF90 — white text only reaches 1.21:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ECEF90 the same as CSS khaki?

No — #ECEF90 is not the CSS named color khaki, but khaki (#F0E68C) is the closest CSS named color.

#ECEF90 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ECEF90

Not just a swatch — here's how #ECEF90 works with other colors. Named schemes with #ECEF90 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ECEF90 Secondary #B16908 Accent #6D7A49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Buttercream 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 #ECEF90 Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16908 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Buttercream 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 #ECEF90 Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Buttercream 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 #ECEF90 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Buttercream 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 #ECEF90 Secondary #FBFDDE Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Buttercream 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 Buttercream carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #ECEF90 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 67/100

Warm

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

Softness 71/100

High

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

Depth 7/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 83/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 33/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 12/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 45/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 6/100

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 78/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #ECEF90 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 15.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9F9EB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CCEF8F — 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 #ECEF90 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ECEF90;
  --color-base-rgb: 236 239 144;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(92.9% 0.118 110.1);
  --color-50: #FDFEF1;
  --color-100: #FAFBDA;
  --color-200: #F3F5B8;
  --color-300: #E5E887;
  --color-400: #D3D75B;
  --color-500: #B8BC38;
  --color-600: #8C9032;
  --color-700: #646629;
  --color-800: #41421E;
  --color-900: #282914;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buttercream: {
    50: '#FDFEF1',
    100: '#FAFBDA',
    200: '#F3F5B8',
    300: '#E5E887',
    400: '#D3D75B',
    500: '#B8BC38',
    600: '#8C9032',
    700: '#646629',
    800: '#41421E',
    900: '#282914',
  },
}

$base: #ECEF90;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFEF1;
$base-100: #FAFBDA;
$base-200: #F3F5B8;
$base-300: #E5E887;
$base-400: #D3D75B;
$base-500: #B8BC38;
$base-600: #8C9032;
$base-700: #646629;
$base-800: #41421E;
$base-900: #282914;
$base-hover: #E0E64D;
$base-subtle: #F6F7E1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ECEF90",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFEF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FAFBDA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3F5B8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E5E887",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D3D75B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B8BC38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8C9032",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#646629",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#41421E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282914",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #ECEF90

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Pairs with #ECEF90

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