What color is #EBF1AE?

#EBF1AE is a light, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(235, 241, 174), and in HSL hsl(65, 71%, 81%).

Is #EBF1AE accessible as text?

On white, #EBF1AE has a contrast ratio of 1.18:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 17.73:1 (passes). For text placed on #EBF1AE, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EBF1AE?

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

What colors go well with #EBF1AE?

#EBF1AE pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #B2ACF1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EBF1AE below.

Is #EBF1AE good for buttons?

#EBF1AE works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EBF1AE — white text only reaches 1.18:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EBF1AE the same as CSS palegoldenrod?

No — #EBF1AE is not the CSS named color palegoldenrod, but palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) is the closest CSS named color.

#EBF1AE Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EBF1AE

Not just a swatch — here's how #EBF1AE works with other colors. Named schemes with #EBF1AE in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EBF1AE Secondary #B06907 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 #EBF1AE 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 #EBF1AE Secondary #516A37 Accent #B06907 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 #EBF1AE 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 #EBF1AE Secondary #FAFDE6 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 #EBF1AE 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

Neutral

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

Softness 78/100

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 81/100

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 11/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

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 68/100

High

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

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EBF1AE 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 #D4F1AC — 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 #EBF1AE at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EBF1AE;
  --color-base-rgb: 235 241 174;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(93.8% 0.086 112.2);
  --color-50: #FCFDF1;
  --color-100: #F7FADB;
  --color-200: #EEF3B9;
  --color-300: #DEE58A;
  --color-400: #CAD45E;
  --color-500: #AEB93C;
  --color-600: #868D35;
  --color-700: #5F642B;
  --color-800: #3F421F;
  --color-900: #272815;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-goldenrod: {
    50: '#FCFDF1',
    100: '#F7FADB',
    200: '#EEF3B9',
    300: '#DEE58A',
    400: '#CAD45E',
    500: '#AEB93C',
    600: '#868D35',
    700: '#5F642B',
    800: '#3F421F',
    900: '#272815',
  },
}

$base: #EBF1AE;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFDF1;
$base-100: #F7FADB;
$base-200: #EEF3B9;
$base-300: #DEE58A;
$base-400: #CAD45E;
$base-500: #AEB93C;
$base-600: #868D35;
$base-700: #5F642B;
$base-800: #3F421F;
$base-900: #272815;
$base-hover: #DAE566;
$base-subtle: #F7F8E9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EBF1AE",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFDF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7FADB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EEF3B9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DEE58A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CAD45E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AEB93C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#868D35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F642B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F421F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272815",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EBF1AE

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