What color is Straw?
Straw is a pale, dusty yellow with a slight green tint, hex #E4D96F, close to the color of dried wheat stalks in late summer. It has more gray in it than a bright lemon yellow, giving it a muted, sun-faded quality.
What is the meaning of the color Straw?
The name comes from the dried plant material used for centuries in bedding, thatching, and weaving across Europe and Asia. By the 16th century, straw-colored fabrics were a recognized category in English textile trade, distinguishing undyed or lightly treated cloth from brighter yellows. The Oxford English Dictionary records straw as a color term in English by the late 1500s. The shade appears in the RAL Classic color system as RAL 1037, used in European industrial and architectural standards.
What colors go with Straw?
Colors that pair well with Straw include:
Sage Green: soft, natural harmony
Terracotta: warm earthy contrast
Navy Blue: crisp, grounding depth
Cream: gentle tonal blend
Burnt Sienna: rich warm accent
Similar Colors
Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #E4D96F |
color: #E4D96F;
|
| RGB | 228, 217, 111 |
color: rgb(228, 217, 111);
|
| RGB Percentage | 89%, 85%, 44% |
color: rgb(89%, 85%, 44%);
|
| CMYK | 0%, 5%, 51%, 11% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 54°, 68%, 66% |
color: hsl(54, 68%, 66%);
|
| HSV | 54°, 51%, 89% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 53, 2, 35 |
color: lab(53% 2 35);
|
| Decimal | 14997871 | Not supported in CSS |
Color Variations
Shades
Tints
Tones
Hues
Color Harmonies
Analogous
Complementary
Split Complementary
Triadic
Tetradic
Square
CSS & Dev Snippets
.straw {
color: #E4D96F;
}
$straw: #E4D96F;
rgb(228, 217, 111)