#EFA69E Hex Color
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Light and softly muted, this pastel red carries a warm pink undertone that feels mellow instead of loud. The hex code #efa69e works best as a large background for spring themes, baby products, or romance branding, since black text reaches about 10.6:1 contrast on it. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal so it doesn’t wash out next to plain white.
Questions about #efa69e
What is #efa69e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efa69e is rgb(239, 166, 158), in HSL hsl(6, 72%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 34%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #efa69e?
Deep teal and charcoal make #efa69e feel richer, while sage green keeps the palette soft and springlike. Avoid pale grays and white, which drain its warmth.
Is #efa69e readable on white or black?
#efa69e has a 1.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.61:1 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.