What color is #EFE7B0?

#EFE7B0 is a light, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(239, 231, 176), and in HSL hsl(52, 66%, 81%).

Is #EFE7B0 accessible as text?

On white, #EFE7B0 has a contrast ratio of 1.26:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 16.73:1 (passes). For text placed on #EFE7B0, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EFE7B0?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-100 (#FEF3C6).

What colors go well with #EFE7B0?

#EFE7B0 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #AFB7EF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EFE7B0 below.

Is #EFE7B0 good for buttons?

#EFE7B0 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EFE7B0 — white text only reaches 1.26:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EFE7B0 the same as CSS palegoldenrod?

No — #EFE7B0 is not the CSS named color palegoldenrod, but palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) is the closest CSS named color.

#EFE7B0 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EFE7B0

Not just a swatch — here's how #EFE7B0 works with other colors. Named schemes with #EFE7B0 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EFE7B0 Secondary #B1680D Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

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 #EFE7B0 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 #EFE7B0 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680D 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 #EFE7B0 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 #EFE7B0 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 #EFE7B0 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 63/100

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 74/100

High

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

Vintage feel 37/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 12/100

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 71/100

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 #EFE7B0 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 14.8:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #E2EFAF — 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 #EFE7B0 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EFE7B0;
  --color-base-rgb: 239 231 176;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(92.1% 0.072 100.7);
  --color-50: #FDFBF2;
  --color-100: #F9F5DC;
  --color-200: #F1EABB;
  --color-300: #E2D78D;
  --color-400: #D0C162;
  --color-500: #B5A540;
  --color-600: #8A7F38;
  --color-700: #625B2D;
  --color-800: #403C21;
  --color-900: #282516;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  vanilla: {
    50: '#FDFBF2',
    100: '#F9F5DC',
    200: '#F1EABB',
    300: '#E2D78D',
    400: '#D0C162',
    500: '#B5A540',
    600: '#8A7F38',
    700: '#625B2D',
    800: '#403C21',
    900: '#282516',
  },
}

$base: #EFE7B0;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFBF2;
$base-100: #F9F5DC;
$base-200: #F1EABB;
$base-300: #E2D78D;
$base-400: #D0C162;
$base-500: #B5A540;
$base-600: #8A7F38;
$base-700: #625B2D;
$base-800: #403C21;
$base-900: #282516;
$base-hover: #E0D16A;
$base-subtle: #F8F6E9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EFE7B0",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFBF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9F5DC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1EABB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E2D78D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D0C162",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B5A540",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8A7F38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#625B2D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#403C21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282516",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EFE7B0

Color Lab

Pairs with #EFE7B0

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