#EF9C73 Hex Color
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#ef9c73 is a light, warm orange with a pastel finish and soft red-peach undertones. Its moderate saturation feels fresh and upbeat without becoming loud, supporting themes of youth, optimism, and creativity. Use it for spring branding, food packaging, or cheerful backgrounds, pairing it with deep navy for contrast. The hex code #ef9c73 supports clear black text at about 9.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #ef9c73
What is #ef9c73 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ef9c73 is rgb(239, 156, 115), in HSL hsl(20, 79%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 52%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #ef9c73?
Is #ef9c73 readable on white or black?
#ef9c73 has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.67:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.