What color is #EFF5AC?

#EFF5AC is a pale, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(239, 245, 172), and in HSL hsl(65, 78%, 82%).

Is #EFF5AC accessible as text?

On white, #EFF5AC has a contrast ratio of 1.15:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 18.33:1 (passes). For text placed on #EFF5AC, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EFF5AC?

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

What colors go well with #EFF5AC?

#EFF5AC pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #B3ADF5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EFF5AC below.

Is #EFF5AC good for buttons?

#EFF5AC works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EFF5AC — white text only reaches 1.15:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EFF5AC the same as CSS palegoldenrod?

No — #EFF5AC is not the CSS named color palegoldenrod, but palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) is the closest CSS named color.

#EFF5AC Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EFF5AC

Not just a swatch — here's how #EFF5AC works with other colors. Named schemes with #EFF5AC in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EFF5AC Secondary #B06907 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 #EFF5AC Secondary #516A37 Accent #B06907 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 #EFF5AC 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 #EFF5AC Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

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 #EFF5AC Secondary #FAFDE4 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 #EFF5AC 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 77/100

High

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

Depth 5/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 84/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 35/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 9/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 4/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 67/100

High

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

Print safety 82/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EFF5AC 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 16.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FAFBF1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D7F5AD — 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 #EFF5AC at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EFF5AC;
  --color-base-rgb: 239 245 172;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(94.9% 0.093 112.0);
  --color-50: #FDFEF1;
  --color-100: #F9FBDA;
  --color-200: #F1F6B6;
  --color-300: #E2EA85;
  --color-400: #CFDA58;
  --color-500: #B4BF36;
  --color-600: #899130;
  --color-700: #626728;
  --color-800: #40431E;
  --color-900: #272914;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buttercream: {
    50: '#FDFEF1',
    100: '#F9FBDA',
    200: '#F1F6B6',
    300: '#E2EA85',
    400: '#CFDA58',
    500: '#B4BF36',
    600: '#899130',
    700: '#626728',
    800: '#40431E',
    900: '#272914',
  },
}

$base: #EFF5AC;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFEF1;
$base-100: #F9FBDA;
$base-200: #F1F6B6;
$base-300: #E2EA85;
$base-400: #CFDA58;
$base-500: #B4BF36;
$base-600: #899130;
$base-700: #626728;
$base-800: #40431E;
$base-900: #272914;
$base-hover: #E0EC63;
$base-subtle: #F8F9E9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EFF5AC",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFEF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9FBDA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1F6B6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E2EA85",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CFDA58",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B4BF36",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#899130",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#626728",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#40431E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272914",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EFF5AC

Color Lab

Pairs with #EFF5AC

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