#EFB88B Hex Color

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Soft, unsaturated, and glowing with peach undertones, #efb88b is a pastel orange that reads mellow instead of loud. Its high lightness makes it a comfortable base for spring themes, baby products, and food packaging, though it can wash out next to pure white, so frame it with deeper tones. Deep teal and navy flatter it well, and black text passes contrast checks easily on this hex code.

Questions about #efb88b

What is #efb88b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efb88b is rgb(239, 184, 139), in HSL hsl(27, 76%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 42%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #efb88b?
Deep teal, navy, and forest green give #efb88b the contrast its muted lightness needs. Earthy browns and creams keep it cozy, while a small touch of terracotta adds warmth without muddying the pastel feel.
Is #efb88b readable on white or black?
#efb88b has a 1.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.89:1 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.