What color is #EBEEBB?

#EBEEBB is a pale, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(235, 238, 187), and in HSL hsl(64, 60%, 83%).

Is #EBEEBB accessible as text?

On white, #EBEEBB has a contrast ratio of 1.20:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 17.48:1 (passes). For text placed on #EBEEBB, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EBEEBB?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-100 (#FEF3C6).

What colors go well with #EBEEBB?

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

Is #EBEEBB good for buttons?

#EBEEBB works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EBEEBB — white text only reaches 1.20:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EBEEBB the same as CSS palegoldenrod?

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

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

Palettes built on #EBEEBB

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

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EBEEBB Secondary #B16908 Accent #6D7B49 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 #EBEEBB Surface #EFE9DC 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 #EBEEBB Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16908 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 #EBEEBB Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 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 #EBEEBB Secondary #FBFCEA 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 #EBEEBB 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 81/100

Very 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 63/100

High

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

Vintage feel 33/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 11/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 26/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 5/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 74/100

High

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

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EBEEBB 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 15.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FAFAF3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D9EEBA — 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 #EBEEBB at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EBEEBB;
  --color-base-rgb: 235 238 187;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(93.4% 0.066 110.4);
  --color-50: #FCFCF2;
  --color-100: #F6F8DE;
  --color-200: #EBEFBE;
  --color-300: #D9DE91;
  --color-400: #C4CB67;
  --color-500: #A8AF46;
  --color-600: #81863C;
  --color-700: #5C602F;
  --color-800: #3D3F22;
  --color-900: #262716;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-goldenrod: {
    50: '#FCFCF2',
    100: '#F6F8DE',
    200: '#EBEFBE',
    300: '#D9DE91',
    400: '#C4CB67',
    500: '#A8AF46',
    600: '#81863C',
    700: '#5C602F',
    800: '#3D3F22',
    900: '#262716',
  },
}

$base: #EBEEBB;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFCF2;
$base-100: #F6F8DE;
$base-200: #EBEFBE;
$base-300: #D9DE91;
$base-400: #C4CB67;
$base-500: #A8AF46;
$base-600: #81863C;
$base-700: #5C602F;
$base-800: #3D3F22;
$base-900: #262716;
$base-hover: #D6DD76;
$base-subtle: #F7F8EC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EBEEBB",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFCF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6F8DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBEFBE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9DE91",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C4CB67",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A8AF46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#81863C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C602F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D3F22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262716",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EBEEBB

Color Lab

Pairs with #EBEEBB

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