What color is #EFE5AE?

#EFE5AE is a light, soft amber. In RGB it is rgb(239, 229, 174), and in HSL hsl(51, 67%, 81%).

Is #EFE5AE accessible as text?

On white, #EFE5AE has a contrast ratio of 1.27:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 16.49:1 (passes). For text placed on #EFE5AE, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EFE5AE?

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

What colors go well with #EFE5AE?

#EFE5AE pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #AEB8EF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EFE5AE below.

Is #EFE5AE good for buttons?

#EFE5AE works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EFE5AE — white text only reaches 1.27:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EFE5AE the same as CSS palegoldenrod?

No — #EFE5AE is not the CSS named color palegoldenrod, but palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) is the closest CSS named color.

#EFE5AE Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EFE5AE

Not just a swatch — here's how #EFE5AE works with other colors. Named schemes with #EFE5AE in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EFE5AE Secondary #B2680E Accent #6E7A48 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 #EFE5AE 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 #EFE5AE Secondary #536A36 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 #EFE5AE Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 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 #EFE5AE Secondary #FEFBE8 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 #EFE5AE 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 64/100

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 8/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 78/100

High

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

Vintage feel 38/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 13/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 28/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 6/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 70/100

High

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

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EFE5AE 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 14.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FAF9F1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E3EFAE — 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 #EFE5AE at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EFE5AE;
  --color-base-rgb: 239 229 174;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(91.7% 0.072 99.0);
  --color-50: #FDFBF2;
  --color-100: #F9F5DC;
  --color-200: #F1E9BB;
  --color-300: #E3D68C;
  --color-400: #D0C062;
  --color-500: #B5A43F;
  --color-600: #8B7E37;
  --color-700: #625A2C;
  --color-800: #413C20;
  --color-900: #282516;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  vanilla: {
    50: '#FDFBF2',
    100: '#F9F5DC',
    200: '#F1E9BB',
    300: '#E3D68C',
    400: '#D0C062',
    500: '#B5A43F',
    600: '#8B7E37',
    700: '#625A2C',
    800: '#413C20',
    900: '#282516',
  },
}

$base: #EFE5AE;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFBF2;
$base-100: #F9F5DC;
$base-200: #F1E9BB;
$base-300: #E3D68C;
$base-400: #D0C062;
$base-500: #B5A43F;
$base-600: #8B7E37;
$base-700: #625A2C;
$base-800: #413C20;
$base-900: #282516;
$base-hover: #E1CF69;
$base-subtle: #F8F6E9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EFE5AE",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFBF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9F5DC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1E9BB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E3D68C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D0C062",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B5A43F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8B7E37",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#625A2C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#413C20",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282516",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EFE5AE

Color Lab

Pairs with #EFE5AE

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