What color is #EFD2AE?

#EFD2AE is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(239, 210, 174), and in HSL hsl(33, 67%, 81%).

Is #EFD2AE accessible as text?

On white, #EFD2AE has a contrast ratio of 1.45:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.50:1 (passes). For text placed on #EFD2AE, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EFD2AE?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-200 (#FFD6A7).

What colors go well with #EFD2AE?

#EFD2AE pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #AECBEF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EFD2AE below.

Is #EFD2AE good for buttons?

#EFD2AE works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EFD2AE — white text only reaches 1.45:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EFD2AE the same as CSS wheat?

No — #EFD2AE is not the CSS named color wheat, but wheat (#F5DEB3) is the closest CSS named color.

#EFD2AE Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EFD2AE

Not just a swatch — here's how #EFD2AE works with other colors. Named schemes with #EFD2AE in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EFD2AE Secondary #B46618 Accent #727946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Apricot 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 #EFD2AE Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Apricot 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 #EFD2AE Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93986F Anchor #3E2C20

Apricot 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 #EFD2AE Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #153746

Apricot 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 #EFD2AE Secondary #FFF8EC Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Apricot 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 Apricot carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EFD2AE 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 66/100

Warm

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

Softness 79/100

High

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

Depth 12/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 76/100

High

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

Vintage feel 41/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 17/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 22/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 9/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 71/100

High

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

Print safety 93/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EFD2AE 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 12.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FAF6F1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EFE7AE — 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 #EFD2AE at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EFD2AE;
  --color-base-rgb: 239 210 174;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(87.9% 0.058 73.0);
  --color-50: #FDF8F2;
  --color-100: #F9ECDC;
  --color-200: #F1D9BB;
  --color-300: #E3BC8C;
  --color-400: #D09F62;
  --color-500: #B5803F;
  --color-600: #8B6537;
  --color-700: #624A2C;
  --color-800: #413220;
  --color-900: #282016;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  apricot: {
    50: '#FDF8F2',
    100: '#F9ECDC',
    200: '#F1D9BB',
    300: '#E3BC8C',
    400: '#D09F62',
    500: '#B5803F',
    600: '#8B6537',
    700: '#624A2C',
    800: '#413220',
    900: '#282016',
  },
}

$base: #EFD2AE;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF8F2;
$base-100: #F9ECDC;
$base-200: #F1D9BB;
$base-300: #E3BC8C;
$base-400: #D09F62;
$base-500: #B5803F;
$base-600: #8B6537;
$base-700: #624A2C;
$base-800: #413220;
$base-900: #282016;
$base-hover: #E1AB69;
$base-subtle: #F8F1E9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EFD2AE",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF8F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9ECDC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1D9BB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E3BC8C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D09F62",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B5803F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8B6537",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#624A2C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#413220",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282016",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EFD2AE

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