What color is #EFE09A?

#EFE09A is a light, vivid amber. In RGB it is rgb(239, 224, 154), and in HSL hsl(49, 73%, 77%).

Is #EFE09A accessible as text?

On white, #EFE09A has a contrast ratio of 1.33:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 15.80:1 (passes). For text placed on #EFE09A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EFE09A?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-200 (#FEE685).

What colors go well with #EFE09A?

#EFE09A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9AA9EF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EFE09A below.

Is #EFE09A good for buttons?

#EFE09A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EFE09A — white text only reaches 1.33:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EFE09A the same as CSS palegoldenrod?

No — #EFE09A is not the CSS named color palegoldenrod, but palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) is the closest CSS named color.

#EFE09A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EFE09A

Not just a swatch — here's how #EFE09A works with other colors. Named schemes with #EFE09A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EFE09A Secondary #B2680E Accent #6F7A48 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 #EFE09A 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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #EFE09A Secondary #546A35 Accent #B2680E Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Vanilla leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #EFE09A Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919970 Anchor #3D2D1F

Vanilla holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #EFE09A Secondary #FFFBE3 Support #999186 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 #EFE09A 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 94/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 44/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 15/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 8/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 63/100

High

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

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EFE09A 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 14.0:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #E2EF9A — 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 #EFE09A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EFE09A;
  --color-base-rgb: 239 224 154;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(90.3% 0.090 97.5);
  --color-50: #FDFBF1;
  --color-100: #FAF5DB;
  --color-200: #F4E9B9;
  --color-300: #E7D588;
  --color-400: #D5BF5D;
  --color-500: #BBA33A;
  --color-600: #8E7E33;
  --color-700: #655A2A;
  --color-800: #423C1F;
  --color-900: #282515;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  vanilla: {
    50: '#FDFBF1',
    100: '#FAF5DB',
    200: '#F4E9B9',
    300: '#E7D588',
    400: '#D5BF5D',
    500: '#BBA33A',
    600: '#8E7E33',
    700: '#655A2A',
    800: '#423C1F',
    900: '#282515',
  },
}

$base: #EFE09A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFBF1;
$base-100: #FAF5DB;
$base-200: #F4E9B9;
$base-300: #E7D588;
$base-400: #D5BF5D;
$base-500: #BBA33A;
$base-600: #8E7E33;
$base-700: #655A2A;
$base-800: #423C1F;
$base-900: #282515;
$base-hover: #E5CA56;
$base-subtle: #F7F4E4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EFE09A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFBF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FAF5DB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F4E9B9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E7D588",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D5BF5D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BBA33A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8E7E33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#655A2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#423C1F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282515",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EFE09A

Color Lab

Pairs with #EFE09A

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