What color is #EBDFA2?

#EBDFA2 is a light, soft amber. In RGB it is rgb(235, 223, 162), and in HSL hsl(50, 65%, 78%).

Is #EBDFA2 accessible as text?

On white, #EBDFA2 has a contrast ratio of 1.35:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 15.61:1 (passes). For text placed on #EBDFA2, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EBDFA2?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-200 (#FFD6A7).

What colors go well with #EBDFA2?

#EBDFA2 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A2AFEB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EBDFA2 below.

Is #EBDFA2 good for buttons?

#EBDFA2 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EBDFA2 — white text only reaches 1.35:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EBDFA2 the same as CSS palegoldenrod?

No — #EBDFA2 is not the CSS named color palegoldenrod, but palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) is the closest CSS named color.

#EBDFA2 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EBDFA2

Not just a swatch — here's how #EBDFA2 works with other colors. Named schemes with #EBDFA2 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EBDFA2 Secondary #B2680E Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Vanilla 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 #EBDFA2 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Vanilla 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 #EBDFA2 Secondary #546A36 Accent #B2680E Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Vanilla 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 #EBDFA2 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919971 Anchor #3D2D1F

Vanilla 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 #EBDFA2 Secondary #FFFBE6 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Vanilla 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 Vanilla carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EBDFA2 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 66/100

Warm

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

Softness 76/100

High

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

Depth 10/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 85/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 42/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 15/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 31/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 8/100

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 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EBDFA2 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 13.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9F7EF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DFEBA2 — 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 #EBDFA2 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EBDFA2;
  --color-base-rgb: 235 223 162;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(89.9% 0.079 98.3);
  --color-50: #FDFBF2;
  --color-100: #F9F4DD;
  --color-200: #F1E8BC;
  --color-300: #E2D48E;
  --color-400: #CFBD63;
  --color-500: #B4A141;
  --color-600: #897C38;
  --color-700: #62592D;
  --color-800: #403B21;
  --color-900: #272416;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  vanilla: {
    50: '#FDFBF2',
    100: '#F9F4DD',
    200: '#F1E8BC',
    300: '#E2D48E',
    400: '#CFBD63',
    500: '#B4A141',
    600: '#897C38',
    700: '#62592D',
    800: '#403B21',
    900: '#272416',
  },
}

$base: #EBDFA2;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFBF2;
$base-100: #F9F4DD;
$base-200: #F1E8BC;
$base-300: #E2D48E;
$base-400: #CFBD63;
$base-500: #B4A141;
$base-600: #897C38;
$base-700: #62592D;
$base-800: #403B21;
$base-900: #272416;
$base-hover: #DDC961;
$base-subtle: #F6F4E6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EBDFA2",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFBF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9F4DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1E8BC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E2D48E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CFBD63",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B4A141",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#897C38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#62592D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#403B21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272416",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EBDFA2

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Pairs with #EBDFA2

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