#EFA153 Hex Color
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A light, warm orange with mellow golden undertones, #efa153 feels fresh and upbeat without becoming harsh. Its moderate saturation suits food packaging, youth branding, sports graphics, and autumn campaigns, while black text remains highly legible at about 9.9:1 contrast. Use the hex code #efa153 as a supporting tone or energetic accent.
Questions about #efa153
What is #efa153 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efa153 is rgb(239, 161, 83), in HSL hsl(30, 83%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 65%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #efa153?
#efa153 pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, cream, and muted teal, balancing its warm golden-orange base with darker contrast or a cool counterpoint across branding, packaging, and digital layouts for a balanced visual system. Use cream for softer backgrounds and navy for stronger structure.
Is #efa153 readable on white or black?
#efa153 has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.89:1 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.