What color is #EAF2AB?

#EAF2AB is a light, soft lime green. In RGB it is rgb(234, 242, 171), and in HSL hsl(67, 73%, 81%).

Is #EAF2AB accessible as text?

On white, #EAF2AB has a contrast ratio of 1.18:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 17.79:1 (passes). For text placed on #EAF2AB, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EAF2AB?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is lime-100 (#ECFCCA).

What colors go well with #EAF2AB?

#EAF2AB pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #B3ABF2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EAF2AB below.

Is #EAF2AB good for buttons?

#EAF2AB works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EAF2AB — white text only reaches 1.18:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EAF2AB the same as CSS palegoldenrod?

No — #EAF2AB is not the CSS named color palegoldenrod, but palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#EAF2AB Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EAF2AB

Not just a swatch — here's how #EAF2AB works with other colors. Named schemes with #EAF2AB in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EAF2AB Secondary #B06906 Accent #6C7B49 Surface #F2ECDD 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #EAF2AB Surface #EEE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8B09F Ink #2B2723

Pale Goldenrod 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 #EAF2AB Secondary #516A37 Accent #B06906 Surface #EFE9D6 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 #EAF2AB Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7D50 Accent #8F9A71 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #EAF2AB Secondary #FAFDE5 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 #EAF2AB 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 62/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 77/100

High

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

Depth 6/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 86/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 37/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 10/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 5/100

Very low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 66/100

High

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

Print safety 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EAF2AB with

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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 15.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9FAF0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D2F2AB — 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 #EAF2AB at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EAF2AB;
  --color-base-rgb: 234 242 171;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(93.8% 0.091 113.4);
  --color-50: #FCFDF1;
  --color-100: #F7FADB;
  --color-200: #EDF4B9;
  --color-300: #DCE788;
  --color-400: #C7D55D;
  --color-500: #ACBB3A;
  --color-600: #848E33;
  --color-700: #5E652A;
  --color-800: #3E421F;
  --color-900: #262815;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-goldenrod: {
    50: '#FCFDF1',
    100: '#F7FADB',
    200: '#EDF4B9',
    300: '#DCE788',
    400: '#C7D55D',
    500: '#ACBB3A',
    600: '#848E33',
    700: '#5E652A',
    800: '#3E421F',
    900: '#262815',
  },
}

$base: #EAF2AB;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFDF1;
$base-100: #F7FADB;
$base-200: #EDF4B9;
$base-300: #DCE788;
$base-400: #C7D55D;
$base-500: #ACBB3A;
$base-600: #848E33;
$base-700: #5E652A;
$base-800: #3E421F;
$base-900: #262815;
$base-hover: #D7E764;
$base-subtle: #F7F9E8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EAF2AB",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFDF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7FADB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDF4B9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DCE788",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C7D55D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#ACBB3A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#848E33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E652A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E421F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262815",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EAF2AB

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Pairs with #EAF2AB

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