What color is #F3EBAE?

#F3EBAE is a pale, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(243, 235, 174), and in HSL hsl(53, 74%, 82%).

Is #F3EBAE accessible as text?

On white, #F3EBAE has a contrast ratio of 1.21:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 17.31:1 (passes). For text placed on #F3EBAE, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F3EBAE?

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

What colors go well with #F3EBAE?

#F3EBAE pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #AFB7F3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F3EBAE below.

Is #F3EBAE good for buttons?

#F3EBAE works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F3EBAE — white text only reaches 1.21:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F3EBAE the same as CSS palegoldenrod?

No — #F3EBAE is not the CSS named color palegoldenrod, but palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) is the closest CSS named color.

#F3EBAE Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F3EBAE

Not just a swatch — here's how #F3EBAE works with other colors. Named schemes with #F3EBAE in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F3EBAE Secondary #B1680C 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 #F3EBAE 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 #F3EBAE Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680C Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

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 #F3EBAE 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 #F3EBAE Secondary #FEFBE6 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 #F3EBAE 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 65/100

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 7/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 79/100

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 30/100

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 70/100

High

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

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #F3EBAE 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 15.3:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #E4F3AF — 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 #F3EBAE at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F3EBAE;
  --color-base-rgb: 243 235 174;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(93.2% 0.079 101.5);
  --color-50: #FEFCF1;
  --color-100: #FBF7DB;
  --color-200: #F4EDB8;
  --color-300: #E7DC88;
  --color-400: #D6C85C;
  --color-500: #BCAC39;
  --color-600: #8F8433;
  --color-700: #655E2A;
  --color-800: #423E1F;
  --color-900: #292615;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-goldenrod: {
    50: '#FEFCF1',
    100: '#FBF7DB',
    200: '#F4EDB8',
    300: '#E7DC88',
    400: '#D6C85C',
    500: '#BCAC39',
    600: '#8F8433',
    700: '#655E2A',
    800: '#423E1F',
    900: '#292615',
  },
}

$base: #F3EBAE;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFCF1;
$base-100: #FBF7DB;
$base-200: #F4EDB8;
$base-300: #E7DC88;
$base-400: #D6C85C;
$base-500: #BCAC39;
$base-600: #8F8433;
$base-700: #655E2A;
$base-800: #423E1F;
$base-900: #292615;
$base-hover: #E8D966;
$base-subtle: #F9F7E9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F3EBAE",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFCF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBF7DB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F4EDB8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E7DC88",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D6C85C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BCAC39",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8F8433",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#655E2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#423E1F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#292615",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F3EBAE

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