#EFB4A9 Hex Color
Gentle dusty red with mellow warmth
This dusty, unsaturated red has a mellow warmth that feels gentle rather than aggressive. Because of its light tone, black text remains highly legible against it. Designers should use #efb4a9 as a supporting background or a soft accent color to avoid overwhelming a layout. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal or espresso to ground its lightness and prevent a washed-out appearance in your final design.
Questions about #efb4a9
What is #efb4a9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efb4a9 is rgb(239, 180, 169), in HSL hsl(9, 69%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 29%, 6%.
What colors pair best with #efb4a9?
Is #efb4a9 suitable for text on a white background?
Because #efb4a9 is a light, unsaturated tone, it lacks the necessary contrast ratio to be used for body text on white or light backgrounds. It is best reserved for UI elements like backgrounds, borders, or large, bold accent graphics.
Is #efb4a9 readable on white or black?
#efb4a9 has a 1.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.77:1 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.