Buttered
Also known as: Designer Cream Yellow, Beach, Slices of Happy, Yellow Wax Pepper
With its warm undertone, Buttered (#ECE2B7) comes across as cheerful and optimistic. Designers reach for it in highlights and warnings and cheerful branding. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (16.13:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Buttered color codes
- HEX
- #ECE2B7
- RGB
- rgb(236, 226, 183)
- RGBA
- rgba(236, 226, 183, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(49, 58%, 82%)
- HSV
- hsv(49, 22%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 4%, 22%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(89.9 -1.4 22.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(91.0% 0.057 96.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: palegoldenrod#EEE8AA · ΔE 4.7
- RAL 1015 — Light ivory#E6D2B5 · ΔE 7.4 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Buttered works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Buttered
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Buttered by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.30:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 16.13:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Buttered background: #000000
Palettes featuring Buttered
Buttered with its complement
Soft neighbors of Buttered
Buttered triad
Similar colors
- Sauerkraut#EEE0B9 · ΔE 2.1
- Meringue#F3E4B3 · ΔE 2.2
- Silk Star#F5EEC6 · ΔE 2.8
- Beige#E6DAA6 · ΔE 2.9
- Flan#F6E3B4 · ΔE 3.2
- Bullet Hell#FAF1C8 · ΔE 3.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Buttered is closest to Icy Plains.
Buttered FAQs
What color is Buttered?
Buttered is a light yellow with the hex code #ECE2B7. In HSL terms it has a hue of 49°, 58% saturation, and 82% lightness.
What is the hex code for Buttered?
The hex code for Buttered is #ECE2B7. In RGB it's rgb(236, 226, 183), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 4%, 22%, 7%).
What colors go well with Buttered?
Buttered pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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