What color is #EFBE8D?

#EFBE8D is a light, vivid orange. In RGB it is rgb(239, 190, 141), and in HSL hsl(30, 75%, 75%).

Is #EFBE8D accessible as text?

On white, #EFBE8D has a contrast ratio of 1.69:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.42:1 (passes). For text placed on #EFBE8D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EFBE8D?

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

What colors go well with #EFBE8D?

#EFBE8D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8FBFEF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EFBE8D below.

Is #EFBE8D good for buttons?

#EFBE8D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EFBE8D — white text only reaches 1.69:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EFBE8D the same as CSS burlywood?

No — #EFBE8D is not the CSS named color burlywood, but burlywood (#DEB887) is the closest CSS named color.

#EFBE8D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EFBE8D

Not just a swatch — here's how #EFBE8D works with other colors. Named schemes with #EFBE8D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EFBE8D Secondary #B4661A Accent #737945 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Peach Fuzz 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 #EFBE8D Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Peach Fuzz 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 #EFBE8D Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #AF7A54 Accent #94986F Anchor #3E2C20

Peach Fuzz 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 #EFBE8D Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

Peach Fuzz 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 #EFBE8D Secondary #FFF3E2 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Peach Fuzz 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 Peach Fuzz carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EFBE8D 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 74/100

Warm

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

Softness 70/100

High

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

Depth 16/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 97/100

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 23/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 18/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 58/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #EFBE8D

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #EFBE8D with

Light Pink Pale Goldenrod 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 11.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9F2EB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EFDF8F — 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 #EFBE8D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #EFBE8D;
  --color-base-rgb: 239 190 141;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(83.4% 0.085 66.2);
  --color-50: #FEF7F1;
  --color-100: #FBEBDA;
  --color-200: #F5D6B8;
  --color-300: #E8B887;
  --color-400: #D7995B;
  --color-500: #BC7A38;
  --color-600: #906132;
  --color-700: #664729;
  --color-800: #42301E;
  --color-900: #291F14;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peach-fuzz: {
    50: '#FEF7F1',
    100: '#FBEBDA',
    200: '#F5D6B8',
    300: '#E8B887',
    400: '#D7995B',
    500: '#BC7A38',
    600: '#906132',
    700: '#664729',
    800: '#42301E',
    900: '#291F14',
  },
}

$base: #EFBE8D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF7F1;
$base-100: #FBEBDA;
$base-200: #F5D6B8;
$base-300: #E8B887;
$base-400: #D7995B;
$base-500: #BC7A38;
$base-600: #906132;
$base-700: #664729;
$base-800: #42301E;
$base-900: #291F14;
$base-hover: #E6994D;
$base-subtle: #F7ECE1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EFBE8D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF7F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBEBDA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F5D6B8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E8B887",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D7995B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BC7A38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#906132",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#664729",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#42301E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291F14",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}