What color is #EFE49E?

#EFE49E is a light, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(239, 228, 158), and in HSL hsl(52, 72%, 78%).

Is #EFE49E accessible as text?

On white, #EFE49E has a contrast ratio of 1.29:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 16.26:1 (passes). For text placed on #EFE49E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EFE49E?

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

What colors go well with #EFE49E?

#EFE49E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9FA9EF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EFE49E below.

Is #EFE49E good for buttons?

#EFE49E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EFE49E — white text only reaches 1.29:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EFE49E the same as CSS palegoldenrod?

No — #EFE49E is not the CSS named color palegoldenrod, but palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) is the closest CSS named color.

#EFE49E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EFE49E

Not just a swatch — here's how #EFE49E works with other colors. Named schemes with #EFE49E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EFE49E Secondary #B1680D Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Pale Goldenrod 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 #EFE49E Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Pale Goldenrod 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 #EFE49E Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680D Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Pale Goldenrod 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 #EFE49E Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

Pale Goldenrod 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 #EFE49E Secondary #FFFBE3 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Pale Goldenrod 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 Pale Goldenrod carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EFE49E 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 67/100

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 9/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 88/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 42/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 14/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 7/100

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 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EFE49E with

Apricot Tea Green Wisteria 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 14.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FAF8EE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DFEF9F — 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 #EFE49E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EFE49E;
  --color-base-rgb: 239 228 158;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(91.2% 0.090 100.3);
  --color-50: #FDFCF1;
  --color-100: #FAF6DB;
  --color-200: #F3ECB9;
  --color-300: #E6DA89;
  --color-400: #D5C55D;
  --color-500: #BAA93B;
  --color-600: #8E8234;
  --color-700: #645D2A;
  --color-800: #423D1F;
  --color-900: #282615;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-goldenrod: {
    50: '#FDFCF1',
    100: '#FAF6DB',
    200: '#F3ECB9',
    300: '#E6DA89',
    400: '#D5C55D',
    500: '#BAA93B',
    600: '#8E8234',
    700: '#645D2A',
    800: '#423D1F',
    900: '#282615',
  },
}

$base: #EFE49E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFCF1;
$base-100: #FAF6DB;
$base-200: #F3ECB9;
$base-300: #E6DA89;
$base-400: #D5C55D;
$base-500: #BAA93B;
$base-600: #8E8234;
$base-700: #645D2A;
$base-800: #423D1F;
$base-900: #282615;
$base-hover: #E4D25A;
$base-subtle: #F7F5E5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EFE49E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFCF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FAF6DB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3ECB9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E6DA89",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D5C55D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BAA93B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8E8234",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#645D2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#423D1F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282615",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EFE49E

Color Lab

Pairs with #EFE49E

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