What color is #EFDD9B?

#EFDD9B is a light, vivid amber. In RGB it is rgb(239, 221, 155), and in HSL hsl(47, 72%, 77%).

Is #EFDD9B accessible as text?

On white, #EFDD9B has a contrast ratio of 1.36:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 15.49:1 (passes). For text placed on #EFDD9B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EFDD9B?

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

What colors go well with #EFDD9B?

#EFDD9B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9AACEF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EFDD9B below.

Is #EFDD9B good for buttons?

#EFDD9B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EFDD9B — white text only reaches 1.36:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EFDD9B the same as CSS palegoldenrod?

No — #EFDD9B is not the CSS named color palegoldenrod, but palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) is the closest CSS named color.

#EFDD9B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EFDD9B

Not just a swatch — here's how #EFDD9B works with other colors. Named schemes with #EFDD9B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EFDD9B Secondary #B26810 Accent #6F7A47 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Vanilla 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 #EFDD9B Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Vanilla 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 #EFDD9B Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919970 Anchor #3D2C1F

Vanilla 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 #EFDD9B Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173747

Vanilla 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 #EFDD9B Secondary #FFFAE4 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Vanilla 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 Vanilla carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EFDD9B 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 68/100

Warm

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

Softness 75/100

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 96/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 45/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 16/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 9/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 64/100

High

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

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 13.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9F7ED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E5EF9A — 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 #EFDD9B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EFDD9B;
  --color-base-rgb: 239 221 155;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(89.7% 0.086 94.7);
  --color-50: #FDFBF1;
  --color-100: #FAF3DB;
  --color-200: #F3E7B9;
  --color-300: #E6D289;
  --color-400: #D5BB5D;
  --color-500: #BA9E3B;
  --color-600: #8E7A34;
  --color-700: #64582A;
  --color-800: #423A1F;
  --color-900: #282415;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  vanilla: {
    50: '#FDFBF1',
    100: '#FAF3DB',
    200: '#F3E7B9',
    300: '#E6D289',
    400: '#D5BB5D',
    500: '#BA9E3B',
    600: '#8E7A34',
    700: '#64582A',
    800: '#423A1F',
    900: '#282415',
  },
}

$base: #EFDD9B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFBF1;
$base-100: #FAF3DB;
$base-200: #F3E7B9;
$base-300: #E6D289;
$base-400: #D5BB5D;
$base-500: #BA9E3B;
$base-600: #8E7A34;
$base-700: #64582A;
$base-800: #423A1F;
$base-900: #282415;
$base-hover: #E4C557;
$base-subtle: #F7F3E4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EFDD9B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFBF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FAF3DB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3E7B9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E6D289",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D5BB5D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BA9E3B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8E7A34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#64582A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#423A1F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282415",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EFDD9B

Color Lab

Pairs with #EFDD9B

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