What color is #EFC989?

#EFC989 is a light, vivid orange. In RGB it is rgb(239, 201, 137), and in HSL hsl(38, 76%, 74%).

Is #EFC989 accessible as text?

On white, #EFC989 has a contrast ratio of 1.57:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.39:1 (passes). For text placed on #EFC989, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EFC989?

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

What colors go well with #EFC989?

#EFC989 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8AAFEF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EFC989 below.

Is #EFC989 good for buttons?

#EFC989 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EFC989 — white text only reaches 1.57:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EFC989 the same as CSS burlywood?

No — #EFC989 is not the CSS named color burlywood, but burlywood (#DEB887) is the closest CSS named color.

#EFC989 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EFC989

Not just a swatch — here's how #EFC989 works with other colors. Named schemes with #EFC989 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EFC989 Secondary #B36715 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Topaz 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 #EFC989 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Topaz 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 #EFC989 Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #92996F Anchor #3E2C1F

Topaz 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 #EFC989 Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

Topaz 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 #EFC989 Secondary #FFF8E2 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Topaz 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 Topaz carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EFC989 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 71/100

High

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

Depth 14/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 52/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 21/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 15/100

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 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #EFC989

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #EFC989 with

Melon Flax Maya Blue Greige Army Green

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 11.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9F4EA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EFEC8A — 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 #EFC989 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #EFC989;
  --color-base-rgb: 239 201 137;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(85.4% 0.092 80.1);
  --color-50: #FEF9F1;
  --color-100: #FBEFDA;
  --color-200: #F5DEB7;
  --color-300: #E9C587;
  --color-400: #D8AA5A;
  --color-500: #BD8C37;
  --color-600: #906E32;
  --color-700: #665029;
  --color-800: #43351E;
  --color-900: #292114;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  topaz: {
    50: '#FEF9F1',
    100: '#FBEFDA',
    200: '#F5DEB7',
    300: '#E9C587',
    400: '#D8AA5A',
    500: '#BD8C37',
    600: '#906E32',
    700: '#665029',
    800: '#43351E',
    900: '#292114',
  },
}

$base: #EFC989;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF9F1;
$base-100: #FBEFDA;
$base-200: #F5DEB7;
$base-300: #E9C587;
$base-400: #D8AA5A;
$base-500: #BD8C37;
$base-600: #906E32;
$base-700: #665029;
$base-800: #43351E;
$base-900: #292114;
$base-hover: #E6AC48;
$base-subtle: #F7EEE0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EFC989",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF9F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBEFDA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F5DEB7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E9C587",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D8AA5A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BD8C37",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#906E32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#665029",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#43351E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#292114",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}