What color is #EFB49D?

#EFB49D is a light, vivid red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(239, 180, 157), and in HSL hsl(17, 72%, 78%).

Is #EFB49D accessible as text?

On white, #EFB49D has a contrast ratio of 1.80:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.69:1 (passes). For text placed on #EFB49D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EFB49D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-300 (#FFA2A2).

What colors go well with #EFB49D?

#EFB49D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9FD8EF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EFB49D below.

Is #EFB49D good for buttons?

#EFB49D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EFB49D — white text only reaches 1.80:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EFB49D the same as CSS burlywood?

No — #EFB49D is not the CSS named color burlywood, but burlywood (#DEB887) is the closest CSS named color.

#EFB49D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EFB49D

Not just a swatch — here's how #EFB49D works with other colors. Named schemes with #EFB49D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EFB49D Secondary #B66421 Accent #767843 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Melon 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 #EFB49D Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F Ink #2B2723

Melon 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #EFB49D Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B17956 Accent #96976E Anchor #3E2C20

Melon 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 #EFB49D Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

Melon 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 #EFB49D Secondary #FFECE4 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Melon 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 Melon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EFB49D 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 72/100

Warm

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

Softness 71/100

High

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

Depth 18/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 99/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 24/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 29/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 20/100

Low

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

Surface fit 60/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #EFB49D

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For branding

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People also use #EFB49D with

Bubblegum Pink Pale Goldenrod Light 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 10.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FAF1EE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EFD09F — 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 #EFB49D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #EFB49D;
  --color-base-rgb: 239 180 157;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(81.8% 0.076 42.3);
  --color-50: #FDF5F1;
  --color-100: #FAE4DB;
  --color-200: #F3CAB9;
  --color-300: #E6A389;
  --color-400: #D57F5D;
  --color-500: #BA5F3B;
  --color-600: #8E4D34;
  --color-700: #643B2A;
  --color-800: #42291F;
  --color-900: #281A15;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  melon: {
    50: '#FDF5F1',
    100: '#FAE4DB',
    200: '#F3CAB9',
    300: '#E6A389',
    400: '#D57F5D',
    500: '#BA5F3B',
    600: '#8E4D34',
    700: '#643B2A',
    800: '#42291F',
    900: '#281A15',
  },
}

$base: #EFB49D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF5F1;
$base-100: #FAE4DB;
$base-200: #F3CAB9;
$base-300: #E6A389;
$base-400: #D57F5D;
$base-500: #BA5F3B;
$base-600: #8E4D34;
$base-700: #643B2A;
$base-800: #42291F;
$base-900: #281A15;
$base-hover: #E4815A;
$base-subtle: #F7EAE5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EFB49D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF5F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FAE4DB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3CAB9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E6A389",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D57F5D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BA5F3B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8E4D34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#643B2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#42291F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281A15",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}