What color is #EFB481?

#EFB481 is a light, vivid orange. In RGB it is rgb(239, 180, 129), and in HSL hsl(28, 77%, 72%).

Is #EFB481 accessible as text?

On white, #EFB481 has a contrast ratio of 1.82:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.52:1 (passes). For text placed on #EFB481, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EFB481?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-300 (#FFB86A).

What colors go well with #EFB481?

#EFB481 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #81BBEF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EFB481 below.

Is #EFB481 good for buttons?

#EFB481 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EFB481 — white text only reaches 1.82:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EFB481 the same as CSS burlywood?

No — #EFB481 is not the CSS named color burlywood, but burlywood (#DEB887) is the closest CSS named color.

#EFB481 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EFB481

Not just a swatch — here's how #EFB481 works with other colors. Named schemes with #EFB481 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EFB481 Secondary #B5651B Accent #737945 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Burlywood as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #EFB481 Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #B07A54 Accent #94986F Anchor #3E2C20

Burlywood 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 #EFB481 Accent #ACC3B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

Burlywood opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #EFB481 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Burlywood 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #EFB481 Secondary #FFEBD9 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Burlywood 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 Burlywood carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EFB481 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 78/100

Warm

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

Softness 67/100

High

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

Depth 19/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 95/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 26/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 23/100

Low

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

Surface fit 53/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #EFB481

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #EFB481 with

Carnation Maize Maya Blue Greige Taupe

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 10.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9F0E9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EFD981 — 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 #EFB481 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EFB481;
  --color-base-rgb: 239 180 129;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(81.3% 0.096 61.7);
  --color-50: #FEF7F1;
  --color-100: #FBE9DA;
  --color-200: #F5D4B7;
  --color-300: #E9B486;
  --color-400: #D99559;
  --color-500: #BE7637;
  --color-600: #915E31;
  --color-700: #664528;
  --color-800: #432F1E;
  --color-900: #291E14;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burlywood: {
    50: '#FEF7F1',
    100: '#FBE9DA',
    200: '#F5D4B7',
    300: '#E9B486',
    400: '#D99559',
    500: '#BE7637',
    600: '#915E31',
    700: '#664528',
    800: '#432F1E',
    900: '#291E14',
  },
}

$base: #EFB481;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF7F1;
$base-100: #FBE9DA;
$base-200: #F5D4B7;
$base-300: #E9B486;
$base-400: #D99559;
$base-500: #BE7637;
$base-600: #915E31;
$base-700: #664528;
$base-800: #432F1E;
$base-900: #291E14;
$base-hover: #E68D40;
$base-subtle: #F6E9DD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EFB481",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF7F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBE9DA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F5D4B7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E9B486",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D99559",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BE7637",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#915E31",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#664528",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#432F1E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291E14",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}