What color is #EFF3AA?

#EFF3AA is a light, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(239, 243, 170), and in HSL hsl(63, 75%, 81%).

Is #EFF3AA accessible as text?

On white, #EFF3AA has a contrast ratio of 1.16:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 18.07:1 (passes). For text placed on #EFF3AA, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EFF3AA?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is lime-100 (#ECFCCA).

What colors go well with #EFF3AA?

#EFF3AA pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #AEAAF3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EFF3AA below.

Is #EFF3AA good for buttons?

#EFF3AA works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EFF3AA — white text only reaches 1.16:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EFF3AA the same as CSS palegoldenrod?

No — #EFF3AA is not the CSS named color palegoldenrod, but palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) is the closest CSS named color.

#EFF3AA Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EFF3AA

Not just a swatch — here's how #EFF3AA works with other colors. Named schemes with #EFF3AA in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EFF3AA Secondary #B16908 Accent #6D7B49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Buttercream as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #EFF3AA Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16908 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Buttercream 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 #EFF3AA Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Buttercream 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 #EFF3AA Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Buttercream 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 #EFF3AA Secondary #FBFDE4 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Buttercream 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 Buttercream carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EFF3AA 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 77/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 6/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 81/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 36/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 10/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 5/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 66/100

High

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

Print safety 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EFF3AA 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 16.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FAFBF0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D7F3AA — 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 #EFF3AA at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EFF3AA;
  --color-base-rgb: 239 243 170;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(94.4% 0.093 110.7);
  --color-50: #FDFEF1;
  --color-100: #F9FBDA;
  --color-200: #F2F5B8;
  --color-300: #E3E887;
  --color-400: #D1D75B;
  --color-500: #B6BC38;
  --color-600: #8B9032;
  --color-700: #636629;
  --color-800: #41421E;
  --color-900: #282914;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buttercream: {
    50: '#FDFEF1',
    100: '#F9FBDA',
    200: '#F2F5B8',
    300: '#E3E887',
    400: '#D1D75B',
    500: '#B6BC38',
    600: '#8B9032',
    700: '#636629',
    800: '#41421E',
    900: '#282914',
  },
}

$base: #EFF3AA;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFEF1;
$base-100: #F9FBDA;
$base-200: #F2F5B8;
$base-300: #E3E887;
$base-400: #D1D75B;
$base-500: #B6BC38;
$base-600: #8B9032;
$base-700: #636629;
$base-800: #41421E;
$base-900: #282914;
$base-hover: #E2E962;
$base-subtle: #F8F9E8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EFF3AA",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFEF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9FBDA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F2F5B8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E3E887",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D1D75B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B6BC38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8B9032",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#636629",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#41421E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282914",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EFF3AA

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Pairs with #EFF3AA

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