What color is #F2EDAE?

#F2EDAE is a pale, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(242, 237, 174), and in HSL hsl(56, 72%, 82%).

Is #F2EDAE accessible as text?

On white, #F2EDAE has a contrast ratio of 1.20:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 17.50:1 (passes). For text placed on #F2EDAE, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F2EDAE?

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

What colors go well with #F2EDAE?

#F2EDAE pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #B0B4F2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F2EDAE below.

Is #F2EDAE good for buttons?

#F2EDAE works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F2EDAE — white text only reaches 1.20:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F2EDAE the same as CSS palegoldenrod?

No — #F2EDAE is not the CSS named color palegoldenrod, but palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) is the closest CSS named color.

#F2EDAE Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F2EDAE

Not just a swatch — here's how #F2EDAE works with other colors. Named schemes with #F2EDAE in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F2EDAE Secondary #B1680B Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

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 #F2EDAE 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 #F2EDAE Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680B Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

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 #F2EDAE 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 #F2EDAE Secondary #FDFCE6 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 #F2EDAE 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 6/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 75/100

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 11/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 31/100

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 69/100

High

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

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #F2EDAE with

Apricot Tea Green Light Steel Blue 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 15.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FBFAF1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E1F2B0 — 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 #F2EDAE at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F2EDAE;
  --color-base-rgb: 242 237 174;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(93.5% 0.081 104.0);
  --color-50: #FDFDF1;
  --color-100: #FAF8DB;
  --color-200: #F3F0B9;
  --color-300: #E6E089;
  --color-400: #D5CD5D;
  --color-500: #BAB13B;
  --color-600: #8E8834;
  --color-700: #64612A;
  --color-800: #423F1F;
  --color-900: #282715;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-goldenrod: {
    50: '#FDFDF1',
    100: '#FAF8DB',
    200: '#F3F0B9',
    300: '#E6E089',
    400: '#D5CD5D',
    500: '#BAB13B',
    600: '#8E8834',
    700: '#64612A',
    800: '#423F1F',
    900: '#282715',
  },
}

$base: #F2EDAE;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFDF1;
$base-100: #FAF8DB;
$base-200: #F3F0B9;
$base-300: #E6E089;
$base-400: #D5CD5D;
$base-500: #BAB13B;
$base-600: #8E8834;
$base-700: #64612A;
$base-800: #423F1F;
$base-900: #282715;
$base-hover: #E6DE68;
$base-subtle: #F9F8EA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F2EDAE",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFDF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FAF8DB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3F0B9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E6E089",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D5CD5D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BAB13B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8E8834",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#64612A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#423F1F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282715",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F2EDAE

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