#EFB15B Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, this pastel orange sits light on the spectrum with a soft golden glow. The hex code #efb15b works best as a background or supporting tone, and it flatters deep teal better than the usual whites. Black text on it reaches about 11.1:1 contrast, so it clears AA behind small body text. Expect it in spring themes, baby products, and autumn palettes.
Questions about #efb15b
What is #efb15b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efb15b is rgb(239, 177, 91), in HSL hsl(35, 82%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 62%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #efb15b?
Deep teal, navy, and warm charcoal all sharpen its golden softness, while sage and cream keep it gentle. Skip pairing it with white text, since light colors wash out against this mid-light orange.
Is #efb15b readable on white or black?
#efb15b has a 1.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.11:1 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.