What color is #EDEABD?

#EDEABD is a pale, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(237, 234, 189), and in HSL hsl(56, 57%, 84%).

Is #EDEABD accessible as text?

On white, #EDEABD has a contrast ratio of 1.23:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 17.10:1 (passes). For text placed on #EDEABD, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EDEABD?

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

What colors go well with #EDEABD?

#EDEABD pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #BFC2ED. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EDEABD below.

Is #EDEABD good for buttons?

#EDEABD works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EDEABD — white text only reaches 1.23:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EDEABD the same as CSS palegoldenrod?

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

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

Palettes built on #EDEABD

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

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EDEABD Secondary #B1680B Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

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 #EDEABD 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 #EDEABD Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680B Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

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 #EDEABD Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 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 #EDEABD Secondary #FCFBEB 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 #EDEABD 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 82/100

Very 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 58/100

Moderate

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 23/100

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 75/100

High

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

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EDEABD 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 15.1:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #E1EDBF — 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 #EDEABD at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EDEABD;
  --color-base-rgb: 237 234 189;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(92.8% 0.059 104.3);
  --color-50: #FCFBF3;
  --color-100: #F7F5DE;
  --color-200: #EDEABF;
  --color-300: #DCD793;
  --color-400: #C8C26A;
  --color-500: #ADA648;
  --color-600: #84803D;
  --color-700: #5E5B30;
  --color-800: #3E3C23;
  --color-900: #262517;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  vanilla: {
    50: '#FCFBF3',
    100: '#F7F5DE',
    200: '#EDEABF',
    300: '#DCD793',
    400: '#C8C26A',
    500: '#ADA648',
    600: '#84803D',
    700: '#5E5B30',
    800: '#3E3C23',
    900: '#262517',
  },
}

$base: #EDEABD;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFBF3;
$base-100: #F7F5DE;
$base-200: #EDEABF;
$base-300: #DCD793;
$base-400: #C8C26A;
$base-500: #ADA648;
$base-600: #84803D;
$base-700: #5E5B30;
$base-800: #3E3C23;
$base-900: #262517;
$base-hover: #DBD57C;
$base-subtle: #F8F7ED;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EDEABD",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7F5DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDEABF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DCD793",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C8C26A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#ADA648",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#84803D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E5B30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E3C23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262517",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EDEABD

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Pairs with #EDEABD

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