What color is #EFDABD?

#EFDABD is a pale, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(239, 218, 189), and in HSL hsl(35, 61%, 84%).

Is #EFDABD accessible as text?

On white, #EFDABD has a contrast ratio of 1.36:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 15.43:1 (passes). For text placed on #EFDABD, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EFDABD?

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

What colors go well with #EFDABD?

#EFDABD pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #BDD2EF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EFDABD below.

Is #EFDABD good for buttons?

#EFDABD works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EFDABD — white text only reaches 1.36:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EFDABD the same as CSS wheat?

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

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

Palettes built on #EFDABD

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

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EFDABD Secondary #B46617 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Pearl 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 #EFDABD Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Pearl 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 #EFDABD Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93986F Anchor #3E2C1F

Pearl 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 #EFDABD Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #153746

Pearl 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 #EFDABD Secondary #FFF9EF Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Pearl 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 Pearl carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EFDABD 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 62/100

Warm

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

Softness 83/100

Very high

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

Depth 10/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 63/100

High

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

Vintage feel 36/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 15/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 17/100

Very low

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

UI accent fit 7/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 77/100

High

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

Print safety 94/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #EFDABD

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People also use #EFDABD with

Baby 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 13.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FAF7F3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EFEBBD — 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 #EFDABD at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EFDABD;
  --color-base-rgb: 239 218 189;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(89.8% 0.045 76.0);
  --color-50: #FCF8F2;
  --color-100: #F8EDDD;
  --color-200: #EFDABD;
  --color-300: #DFBE90;
  --color-400: #CBA167;
  --color-500: #B08345;
  --color-600: #87673B;
  --color-700: #604C2F;
  --color-800: #3F3322;
  --color-900: #272016;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pearl: {
    50: '#FCF8F2',
    100: '#F8EDDD',
    200: '#EFDABD',
    300: '#DFBE90',
    400: '#CBA167',
    500: '#B08345',
    600: '#87673B',
    700: '#604C2F',
    800: '#3F3322',
    900: '#272016',
  },
}

$base: #EFDABD;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF8F2;
$base-100: #F8EDDD;
$base-200: #EFDABD;
$base-300: #DFBE90;
$base-400: #CBA167;
$base-500: #B08345;
$base-600: #87673B;
$base-700: #604C2F;
$base-800: #3F3322;
$base-900: #272016;
$base-hover: #DEB478;
$base-subtle: #F8F4ED;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EFDABD",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF8F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8EDDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFDABD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DFBE90",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CBA167",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B08345",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#87673B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#604C2F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F3322",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272016",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EFDABD

Color Lab

Pairs with #EFDABD

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