#EFB79A Hex Color

Mellow warmth for approachable, youthful design

Hex color #efb79a graphic
This pale, desaturated peach sits on the lighter end of the orange spectrum. With its soft and ashy undertones, #efb79a offers a mellow warmth that avoids looking too vivid or aggressive. It excels as a subtle background for editorial layouts or branding that needs an approachable, youthful feel. Pair it with deep charcoal text to maintain high readability while keeping the overall aesthetic balanced and grounded.

Questions about #efb79a

What is #efb79a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efb79a is rgb(239, 183, 154), in HSL hsl(20, 73%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 36%, 6%.
What colors pair best with #efb79a in a design scheme?
Pair #efb79a with charcoal or deep espresso to provide necessary grounding and readability for text elements. For a complementary contrast, look toward cool, muted blues like slate to balance the peach warmth without overwhelming the soft palette.
Is #efb79a readable on white or black?
#efb79a has a 1.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.91:1 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.