What color is #EBFFA3?

#EBFFA3 is a pale, soft lime green. In RGB it is rgb(235, 255, 163), and in HSL hsl(73, 100%, 82%).

Is #EBFFA3 accessible as text?

On white, #EBFFA3 has a contrast ratio of 1.08:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 19.37:1 (passes). For text placed on #EBFFA3, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EBFFA3?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is lime-200 (#D8F999).

What colors go well with #EBFFA3?

#EBFFA3 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #B7A3FF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EBFFA3 below.

Is #EBFFA3 good for buttons?

#EBFFA3 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EBFFA3 — white text only reaches 1.08:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EBFFA3 the same as CSS khaki?

No — #EBFFA3 is not the CSS named color khaki, but khaki (#F0E68C) 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.

#EBFFA3 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EBFFA3

Not just a swatch — here's how #EBFFA3 works with other colors. Named schemes with #EBFFA3 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EBFFA3 Secondary #B06A04 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 #EBFFA3 Secondary #506A38 Accent #B06A04 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 #EBFFA3 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 #EBFFA3 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 #EBFFA3 Secondary #F7FFE0 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 #EBFFA3 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 63/100

Warm

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

Softness 74/100

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 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 28/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 7/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 45/100

Moderate

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 61/100

High

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

Print safety 76/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EBFFA3 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 17.1:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #CDFFA3 — 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 #EBFFA3 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EBFFA3;
  --color-base-rgb: 235 255 163;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(96.5% 0.117 118.7);
  --color-50: #FBFEF0;
  --color-100: #F5FDD8;
  --color-200: #EBFCB1;
  --color-300: #DCF877;
  --color-400: #C8EC46;
  --color-500: #ACD222;
  --color-600: #849F23;
  --color-700: #5E701F;
  --color-800: #3E4818;
  --color-900: #262C11;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buttercream: {
    50: '#FBFEF0',
    100: '#F5FDD8',
    200: '#EBFCB1',
    300: '#DCF877',
    400: '#C8EC46',
    500: '#ACD222',
    600: '#849F23',
    700: '#5E701F',
    800: '#3E4818',
    900: '#262C11',
  },
}

$base: #EBFFA3;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFEF0;
$base-100: #F5FDD8;
$base-200: #EBFCB1;
$base-300: #DCF877;
$base-400: #C8EC46;
$base-500: #ACD222;
$base-600: #849F23;
$base-700: #5E701F;
$base-800: #3E4818;
$base-900: #262C11;
$base-hover: #D9FF50;
$base-subtle: #F7FCE7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EBFFA3",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5FDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBFCB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DCF877",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C8EC46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#ACD222",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#849F23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E701F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E4818",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262C11",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EBFFA3

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Pairs with #EBFFA3

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