#EFA299 Hex Color
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#efa299 is a light, warm red with muted coral and pink undertones. Its soft, unsaturated finish feels fresh and gentle while retaining enough energy for playful branding. Use this hex code as a dominant background for spring themes, baby products, or romance, pairing it with charcoal for readable text. Black text reaches about 10.3:1 contrast here.
Questions about #efa299
What is #efa299 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efa299 is rgb(239, 162, 153), in HSL hsl(6, 73%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 36%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #efa299?
Is #efa299 a warm or cool color?
#efa299 reads as a warm, muted coral because its red base is softened by pink undertones rather than blue, keeping it comfortable for broad background use in visual layouts and branding work. Its light, unsaturated finish creates a gentle, fresh mood instead of vivid red intensity.
Is #efa299 readable on white or black?
#efa299 has a 2.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.29:1 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.