#EFA776 Hex Color

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This unsaturated apricot tone feels light and approachable, avoiding the heavy saturation of standard oranges. Because it offers high readability with black text, #efa776 functions well as a warm, inviting background color. It pairs effectively with deep charcoals or dark forest greens to prevent the palette from feeling washed out. This hex code brings a soft, optimistic touch to youth-oriented branding or UI components.

Questions about #efa776

What is #efa776 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efa776 is rgb(239, 167, 118), in HSL hsl(24, 79%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 51%, 6%.
Which colors pair well with #efa776 for web design?
Because #efa776 is a soft and unsaturated apricot, it creates a sophisticated balance when paired with deep, grounding neutrals like charcoal or dark forest green. These darker tones anchor the lightness of the apricot, preventing your layout from feeling washed out.
Is #efa776 readable on white or black?
#efa776 has a 2.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.45:1 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.