What color is #EAFBB1?

#EAFBB1 is a pale, soft lime green. In RGB it is rgb(234, 251, 177), and in HSL hsl(74, 90%, 84%).

Is #EAFBB1 accessible as text?

On white, #EAFBB1 has a contrast ratio of 1.11:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 18.93:1 (passes). For text placed on #EAFBB1, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EAFBB1?

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

What colors go well with #EAFBB1?

#EAFBB1 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #C3B1FB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EAFBB1 below.

Is #EAFBB1 good for buttons?

#EAFBB1 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EAFBB1 — white text only reaches 1.11:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EAFBB1 the same as CSS palegoldenrod?

No — #EAFBB1 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.

#EAFBB1 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EAFBB1

Not just a swatch — here's how #EAFBB1 works with other colors. Named schemes with #EAFBB1 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EAFBB1 Secondary #B06A03 Accent #6C7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Buttercream 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 #EAFBB1 Secondary #506A38 Accent #B06A03 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Buttercream 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 #EAFBB1 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D50 Accent #8E9A72 Anchor #3D2D1F

Buttercream 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 #EAFBB1 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Buttercream 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 #EAFBB1 Secondary #F7FEE5 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Buttercream 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 Buttercream carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EAFBB1 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 60/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 77/100

High

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

Depth 4/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 99/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 32/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 8/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 4/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 67/100

High

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

Print safety 81/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EAFBB1 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 16.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FAFCF2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D1FBB1 — 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 #EAFBB1 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EAFBB1;
  --color-base-rgb: 234 251 177;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(95.8% 0.096 118.8);
  --color-50: #FBFEF0;
  --color-100: #F5FDD8;
  --color-200: #EAFBB2;
  --color-300: #D7F27E;
  --color-400: #C1E34F;
  --color-500: #A5CA2B;
  --color-600: #7F9929;
  --color-700: #5B6C23;
  --color-800: #3C461B;
  --color-900: #252B12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buttercream: {
    50: '#FBFEF0',
    100: '#F5FDD8',
    200: '#EAFBB2',
    300: '#D7F27E',
    400: '#C1E34F',
    500: '#A5CA2B',
    600: '#7F9929',
    700: '#5B6C23',
    800: '#3C461B',
    900: '#252B12',
  },
}

$base: #EAFBB1;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFEF0;
$base-100: #F5FDD8;
$base-200: #EAFBB2;
$base-300: #D7F27E;
$base-400: #C1E34F;
$base-500: #A5CA2B;
$base-600: #7F9929;
$base-700: #5B6C23;
$base-800: #3C461B;
$base-900: #252B12;
$base-hover: #D4F760;
$base-subtle: #F7FBEA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EAFBB1",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5FDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAFBB2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D7F27E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C1E34F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A5CA2B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F9929",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B6C23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C461B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252B12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EAFBB1

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Pairs with #EAFBB1

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