#EFA16C Hex Color
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A soft, pastel orange, #efa16c has a warm peach undertone and mellow saturation. Its gentle glow suits spring themes, baby products, food packaging, youth branding, and autumn designs. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or deep brown, while black text remains highly readable. The hex code for this shade is #efa16c.
Questions about #efa16c
What is #efa16c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efa16c is rgb(239, 161, 108), in HSL hsl(24, 80%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 55%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #efa16c?
#efa16c pairs well with navy and deep brown, which ground its warm peach glow; muted sage or burgundy can add contrast while preserving a soft, approachable palette for packaging, seasonal graphics, and friendly interface accents.
Does #efa16c look warm or cool?
#efa16c reads as a warm color because its orange base and peach undertone lean toward red and yellow, creating a mellow, friendly mood rather than the crisp, retreating feel associated with blue-based shades.
Is #efa16c readable on white or black?
#efa16c has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.98:1 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.