What color is #EED85D?

#EED85D is a light, vivid amber. In RGB it is rgb(238, 216, 93), and in HSL hsl(51, 81%, 65%).

Is #EED85D accessible as text?

On white, #EED85D has a contrast ratio of 1.44:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.62:1 (passes). For text placed on #EED85D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EED85D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-300 (#FFD230).

What colors go well with #EED85D?

#EED85D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5D73EE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EED85D below.

Is #EED85D good for buttons?

#EED85D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EED85D — white text only reaches 1.44:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EED85D the same as CSS gold?

No — #EED85D is not the CSS named color gold, but gold (#FFD700) is the closest CSS named color.

#EED85D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EED85D

Not just a swatch — here's how #EED85D works with other colors. Named schemes with #EED85D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EED85D Secondary #B2680D Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Naples Yellow 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 #EED85D Secondary #536A36 Accent #B2680D Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Naples Yellow 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 #EED85D Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

Naples Yellow 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 #EED85D Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173747

Naples Yellow 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 #EED85D Secondary #FFFCD5 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Naples Yellow 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 Naples Yellow carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EED85D 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 78/100

Warm

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

Softness 63/100

High

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

Depth 13/100

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 18/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 55/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 12/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 45/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 77/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EED85D with

Light Salmon Pear Medium Slate Blue Greige Army Green

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 12.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8F4E3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D4EE5D — 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 #EED85D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EED85D;
  --color-base-rgb: 238 216 93;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(87.7% 0.144 99.2);
  --color-50: #FEFCF1;
  --color-100: #FCF7D9;
  --color-200: #F7EDB5;
  --color-300: #ECDC83;
  --color-400: #DCC856;
  --color-500: #C2AC33;
  --color-600: #93842E;
  --color-700: #685E27;
  --color-800: #443E1D;
  --color-900: #2A2614;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  naples-yellow: {
    50: '#FEFCF1',
    100: '#FCF7D9',
    200: '#F7EDB5',
    300: '#ECDC83',
    400: '#DCC856',
    500: '#C2AC33',
    600: '#93842E',
    700: '#685E27',
    800: '#443E1D',
    900: '#2A2614',
  },
}

$base: #EED85D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFCF1;
$base-100: #FCF7D9;
$base-200: #F7EDB5;
$base-300: #ECDC83;
$base-400: #DCC856;
$base-500: #C2AC33;
$base-600: #93842E;
$base-700: #685E27;
$base-800: #443E1D;
$base-900: #2A2614;
$base-hover: #E8CA21;
$base-subtle: #F5F0D4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EED85D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFCF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCF7D9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F7EDB5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#ECDC83",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DCC856",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C2AC33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#93842E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#685E27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#443E1D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A2614",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EED85D

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Pairs with #EED85D

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