What color is #ECF19D?

#ECF19D is a light, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(236, 241, 157), and in HSL hsl(64, 75%, 78%).

Is #ECF19D accessible as text?

On white, #ECF19D has a contrast ratio of 1.19:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 17.64:1 (passes). For text placed on #ECF19D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ECF19D?

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

What colors go well with #ECF19D?

#ECF19D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A29DF1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ECF19D below.

Is #ECF19D good for buttons?

#ECF19D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ECF19D — white text only reaches 1.19:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ECF19D the same as CSS khaki?

No — #ECF19D is not the CSS named color khaki, but khaki (#F0E68C) is the closest CSS named color.

#ECF19D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ECF19D

Not just a swatch — here's how #ECF19D works with other colors. Named schemes with #ECF19D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ECF19D Secondary #B06907 Accent #6D7B49 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 #ECF19D Secondary #526A37 Accent #B06907 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 #ECF19D 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 #ECF19D Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

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 #ECF19D Secondary #FBFDE1 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 #ECF19D 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 6/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 86/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 34/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 11/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 41/100

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 62/100

High

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

Print safety 80/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 15.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9FAEE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CFF19D — 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 #ECF19D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ECF19D;
  --color-base-rgb: 236 241 157;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(93.5% 0.106 111.2);
  --color-50: #FDFEF1;
  --color-100: #F9FBDA;
  --color-200: #F1F5B8;
  --color-300: #E2E887;
  --color-400: #CFD75B;
  --color-500: #B4BC38;
  --color-600: #899032;
  --color-700: #626629;
  --color-800: #40421E;
  --color-900: #272914;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buttercream: {
    50: '#FDFEF1',
    100: '#F9FBDA',
    200: '#F1F5B8',
    300: '#E2E887',
    400: '#CFD75B',
    500: '#B4BC38',
    600: '#899032',
    700: '#626629',
    800: '#40421E',
    900: '#272914',
  },
}

$base: #ECF19D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFEF1;
$base-100: #F9FBDA;
$base-200: #F1F5B8;
$base-300: #E2E887;
$base-400: #CFD75B;
$base-500: #B4BC38;
$base-600: #899032;
$base-700: #626629;
$base-800: #40421E;
$base-900: #272914;
$base-hover: #DDE757;
$base-subtle: #F6F8E5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ECF19D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFEF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9FBDA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1F5B8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E2E887",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CFD75B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B4BC38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#899032",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#626629",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#40421E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272914",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #ECF19D

Color Lab

Pairs with #ECF19D

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