What color is #F3EFAE?

#F3EFAE is a pale, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(243, 239, 174), and in HSL hsl(57, 74%, 82%).

Is #F3EFAE accessible as text?

On white, #F3EFAE has a contrast ratio of 1.18:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 17.77:1 (passes). For text placed on #F3EFAE, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F3EFAE?

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

What colors go well with #F3EFAE?

#F3EFAE pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #AFB3F3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F3EFAE below.

Is #F3EFAE good for buttons?

#F3EFAE works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F3EFAE — white text only reaches 1.18:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F3EFAE the same as CSS palegoldenrod?

No — #F3EFAE is not the CSS named color palegoldenrod, but palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) is the closest CSS named color.

#F3EFAE Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F3EFAE

Not just a swatch — here's how #F3EFAE works with other colors. Named schemes with #F3EFAE in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F3EFAE Secondary #B1680B Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #F3EFAE Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Buttercream 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 #F3EFAE Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680B Surface #F0E9D6 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 #F3EFAE Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #F3EFAE Secondary #FDFCE5 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 #F3EFAE 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 10/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 32/100

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 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #F3EFAE 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 15.7:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #E0F3AF — 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 #F3EFAE at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F3EFAE;
  --color-base-rgb: 243 239 174;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(94.0% 0.083 104.9);
  --color-50: #FEFDF1;
  --color-100: #FBF9DB;
  --color-200: #F4F1B8;
  --color-300: #E7E388;
  --color-400: #D6D05C;
  --color-500: #BCB539;
  --color-600: #8F8A33;
  --color-700: #65622A;
  --color-800: #42401F;
  --color-900: #292815;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buttercream: {
    50: '#FEFDF1',
    100: '#FBF9DB',
    200: '#F4F1B8',
    300: '#E7E388',
    400: '#D6D05C',
    500: '#BCB539',
    600: '#8F8A33',
    700: '#65622A',
    800: '#42401F',
    900: '#292815',
  },
}

$base: #F3EFAE;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFDF1;
$base-100: #FBF9DB;
$base-200: #F4F1B8;
$base-300: #E7E388;
$base-400: #D6D05C;
$base-500: #BCB539;
$base-600: #8F8A33;
$base-700: #65622A;
$base-800: #42401F;
$base-900: #292815;
$base-hover: #E8E266;
$base-subtle: #F9F8E9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F3EFAE",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFDF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBF9DB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F4F1B8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E7E388",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D6D05C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BCB539",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8F8A33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#65622A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#42401F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#292815",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F3EFAE

Color Lab

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