#EFC19B Hex Color
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This muted peach tone offers a warm, dusty alternative to standard pastels. Because it is highly unsaturated, it works effectively as a calm base color without overpowering your layout. The hex code for this shade is #efc19b. It maintains high readability with dark text, making it a functional choice for web backgrounds. Try pairing it with deep slate blues to ground its inherent softness.
Questions about #efc19b
What is #efc19b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efc19b is rgb(239, 193, 155), in HSL hsl(27, 72%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 35%, 6%.
What colors pair best with #efc19b for a balanced design?
Because #efc19b is a soft, warm peach, it benefits from the grounding contrast of deep, cool-toned neutrals. Try pairing it with slate blue or charcoal to create visual balance without losing the inherent, dusty charm of the peach tone.
Is #efc19b suitable for body text on a white background?
No, #efc19b is too light and unsaturated to meet accessibility contrast standards against white or very pale backgrounds. It functions best as a background color, where you can layer it with dark, high-contrast text like navy or charcoal.
Is #efc19b readable on white or black?
#efc19b has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.77:1 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.