What color is #F2EC99?

#F2EC99 is a light, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(242, 236, 153), and in HSL hsl(56, 77%, 77%).

Is #F2EC99 accessible as text?

On white, #F2EC99 has a contrast ratio of 1.22:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 17.23:1 (passes). For text placed on #F2EC99, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F2EC99?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-200 (#FEE685).

What colors go well with #F2EC99?

#F2EC99 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #979DF2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F2EC99 below.

Is #F2EC99 good for buttons?

#F2EC99 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F2EC99 — white text only reaches 1.22:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F2EC99 the same as CSS khaki?

No — #F2EC99 is not the CSS named color khaki, but khaki (#F0E68C) is the closest CSS named color.

#F2EC99 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F2EC99

Not just a swatch — here's how #F2EC99 works with other colors. Named schemes with #F2EC99 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F2EC99 Secondary #B1680B Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Pale Goldenrod 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 #F2EC99 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680B Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Pale Goldenrod 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 #F2EC99 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

Pale Goldenrod 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 #F2EC99 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Pale Goldenrod 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 #F2EC99 Secondary #FDFCE0 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Pale Goldenrod 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 Pale Goldenrod carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F2EC99 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 68/100

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 7/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 84/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 36/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 12/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 40/100

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 82/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #F2EC99 with

Apricot Mint Green Wisteria 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 15.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FAF9ED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D9F297 — 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 #F2EC99 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F2EC99;
  --color-base-rgb: 242 236 153;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(92.9% 0.104 104.7);
  --color-50: #FEFDF1;
  --color-100: #FBF9DA;
  --color-200: #F5F1B7;
  --color-300: #E9E386;
  --color-400: #D9D059;
  --color-500: #BEB537;
  --color-600: #918A31;
  --color-700: #666228;
  --color-800: #43401E;
  --color-900: #292814;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-goldenrod: {
    50: '#FEFDF1',
    100: '#FBF9DA',
    200: '#F5F1B7',
    300: '#E9E386',
    400: '#D9D059',
    500: '#BEB537',
    600: '#918A31',
    700: '#666228',
    800: '#43401E',
    900: '#292814',
  },
}

$base: #F2EC99;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFDF1;
$base-100: #FBF9DA;
$base-200: #F5F1B7;
$base-300: #E9E386;
$base-400: #D9D059;
$base-500: #BEB537;
$base-600: #918A31;
$base-700: #666228;
$base-800: #43401E;
$base-900: #292814;
$base-hover: #E8DE52;
$base-subtle: #F8F6E3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F2EC99",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFDF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBF9DA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F5F1B7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E9E386",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D9D059",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BEB537",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#918A31",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#666228",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#43401E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#292814",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F2EC99

Color Lab

Pairs with #F2EC99

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