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Straw color

A pale, dry yellow like a bale of summer straw. It feels natural and rustic, so it is common in farmhouse decor, hats, baskets and harvest themes.

Also known as: Straw yellow.

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The hex code for straw is #E4D96F. In RGB it is rgb(228, 217, 111), in HSL hsl(54, 68%, 66%) and in CMYK 0, 5, 51, 11.

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About straw

Straw (#E4D96F) is a warm, mid-tone, moderately saturated color. It belongs to the yellows family. It mixes 228 red, 217 green and 111 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in home decor, fashion, fall decor.

Swatch of Straw with its shades from light to dark · #E4D96F
Straw · #E4D96F

Straw shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

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Straw color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Blueberry
AnalogousClose to: Fawn, Pistachio green
TriadicClose to: Medium turquoise, Orchid
Split complementaryClose to: Carolina blue, Amethyst
TetradicClose to: Emerald green, Blueberry, Thulian pink

Straw color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Straw
Analogous palette · Straw
Complementary palette · Straw
Triadic palette · Straw
With neutrals palette · Straw
With an accent palette · Straw

Straw contrast with text

White textContrast 1.5:1 · Not recommended
Black textContrast 14.5:1 · AAA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --straw: #E4D96F;
  --straw-rgb: 228, 217, 111;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--straw); }
.text { color: var(--straw); }

Colors similar to straw

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More yellows

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Swatch of Straw with its shades from light to dark · #E4D96F
Swatch of Straw with its shades from light to dark · #E4D96F

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for straw?

The hex code for straw is #E4D96F. In RGB it is rgb(228, 217, 111), in HSL hsl(54, 68%, 66%) and in CMYK 0, 5, 51, 11.

What is the complementary color of straw?

Its complement on the color wheel is #6F7AE4, close to blueberry. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on straw?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 1.5:1, while with black it is 14.5:1.