What color is #EEDC97?

#EEDC97 is a light, vivid amber. In RGB it is rgb(238, 220, 151), and in HSL hsl(48, 72%, 76%).

Is #EEDC97 accessible as text?

On white, #EEDC97 has a contrast ratio of 1.37:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 15.32:1 (passes). For text placed on #EEDC97, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EEDC97?

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

What colors go well with #EEDC97?

#EEDC97 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #96A7EE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EEDC97 below.

Is #EEDC97 good for buttons?

#EEDC97 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EEDC97 — white text only reaches 1.37:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EEDC97 the same as CSS palegoldenrod?

No — #EEDC97 is not the CSS named color palegoldenrod, but palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) is the closest CSS named color.

#EEDC97 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EEDC97

Not just a swatch — here's how #EEDC97 works with other colors. Named schemes with #EEDC97 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EEDC97 Secondary #B2680F Accent #6F7A47 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Flax 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 #EEDC97 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Flax 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 #EEDC97 Secondary #546A35 Accent #B2680F 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 #EEDC97 Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919970 Anchor #3D2C1F

Flax 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 #EEDC97 Secondary #FFFAE3 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 #EEDC97 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 74/100

High

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

Depth 11/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 97/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 45/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 16/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

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 63/100

High

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

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EEDC97 with

Desert Sand Tea Green Iceberg 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 13.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9F7EC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E2EE96 — 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 #EEDC97 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EEDC97;
  --color-base-rgb: 238 220 151;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(89.3% 0.090 95.3);
  --color-50: #FDFBF1;
  --color-100: #FAF4DB;
  --color-200: #F3E8B9;
  --color-300: #E6D389;
  --color-400: #D5BD5D;
  --color-500: #BAA03B;
  --color-600: #8E7C34;
  --color-700: #64592A;
  --color-800: #423B1F;
  --color-900: #282415;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  flax: {
    50: '#FDFBF1',
    100: '#FAF4DB',
    200: '#F3E8B9',
    300: '#E6D389',
    400: '#D5BD5D',
    500: '#BAA03B',
    600: '#8E7C34',
    700: '#64592A',
    800: '#423B1F',
    900: '#282415',
  },
}

$base: #EEDC97;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFBF1;
$base-100: #FAF4DB;
$base-200: #F3E8B9;
$base-300: #E6D389;
$base-400: #D5BD5D;
$base-500: #BAA03B;
$base-600: #8E7C34;
$base-700: #64592A;
$base-800: #423B1F;
$base-900: #282415;
$base-hover: #E3C653;
$base-subtle: #F7F3E3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EEDC97",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFBF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FAF4DB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3E8B9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E6D389",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D5BD5D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BAA03B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8E7C34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#64592A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#423B1F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282415",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EEDC97

Color Lab

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