#EFB59E Hex Color
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Pastel orange #efb59e is a warm, ashy shade with low saturation and a mellow, dusty finish. Its softness suits spring backgrounds, baby products, food packaging, and youth-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal, since it can look washed out against white. Black text reaches about 11.8:1 contrast on this hex code.
Questions about #efb59e
What is #efb59e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efb59e is rgb(239, 181, 158), in HSL hsl(17, 72%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 34%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #efb59e?
#efb59e pairs well with navy, charcoal, cream, and muted sage because its warm, dusty orange adds softness without becoming vivid. Use navy or charcoal for strong contrast, while cream and sage create a gentler palette for packaging and seasonal layouts.
Is #efb59e readable on white or black?
#efb59e 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.