What color is #ECEFA9?

#ECEFA9 is a light, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(236, 239, 169), and in HSL hsl(63, 69%, 80%).

Is #ECEFA9 accessible as text?

On white, #ECEFA9 has a contrast ratio of 1.20:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 17.49:1 (passes). For text placed on #ECEFA9, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ECEFA9?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-200 (#FEE685).

What colors go well with #ECEFA9?

#ECEFA9 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #ACA9EF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ECEFA9 below.

Is #ECEFA9 good for buttons?

#ECEFA9 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ECEFA9 — white text only reaches 1.20:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ECEFA9 the same as CSS palegoldenrod?

No — #ECEFA9 is not the CSS named color palegoldenrod, but palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) is the closest CSS named color.

#ECEFA9 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ECEFA9

Not just a swatch — here's how #ECEFA9 works with other colors. Named schemes with #ECEFA9 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ECEFA9 Secondary #B16908 Accent #6D7A49 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 #ECEFA9 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 #ECEFA9 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 #ECEFA9 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 #ECEFA9 Secondary #FBFCE5 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 #ECEFA9 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 77/100

High

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

Depth 7/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 78/100

High

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

Vintage feel 38/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 11/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

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 66/100

High

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

Print safety 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #ECEFA9 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 #F9FAF0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D4EFA9 — 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 #ECEFA9 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ECEFA9;
  --color-base-rgb: 236 239 169;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(93.3% 0.089 110.1);
  --color-50: #FDFDF2;
  --color-100: #F8F9DC;
  --color-200: #EFF2BA;
  --color-300: #E0E48B;
  --color-400: #CCD260;
  --color-500: #B1B73E;
  --color-600: #888C36;
  --color-700: #60632C;
  --color-800: #3F4120;
  --color-900: #272815;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-goldenrod: {
    50: '#FDFDF2',
    100: '#F8F9DC',
    200: '#EFF2BA',
    300: '#E0E48B',
    400: '#CCD260',
    500: '#B1B73E',
    600: '#888C36',
    700: '#60632C',
    800: '#3F4120',
    900: '#272815',
  },
}

$base: #ECEFA9;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFDF2;
$base-100: #F8F9DC;
$base-200: #EFF2BA;
$base-300: #E0E48B;
$base-400: #CCD260;
$base-500: #B1B73E;
$base-600: #888C36;
$base-700: #60632C;
$base-800: #3F4120;
$base-900: #272815;
$base-hover: #DCE364;
$base-subtle: #F7F8E8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ECEFA9",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFDF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8F9DC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFF2BA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E0E48B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CCD260",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B1B73E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#888C36",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#60632C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F4120",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272815",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #ECEFA9

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