#EFC475 Hex Color
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A soft, warm yellow with muted saturation, #efc475 brings a gentle, youthful glow to designs without feeling loud. Its mellow, lightly golden undertones suit spring themes, baby products, sale graphics, and budget-focused branding. Use it as a supporting background with navy or charcoal accents; black text remains highly legible. The hex code for this shade is #efc475.
Questions about #efc475
What is #efc475 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efc475 is rgb(239, 196, 117), in HSL hsl(39, 79%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 51%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #efc475?
Navy and charcoal pair well with #efc475, creating clear contrast while keeping its warm yellow character balanced; muted sage or burgundy can add a softer or richer accent without competing with the yellow.
What mood does #efc475 create in a design?
#efc475 reads as a soft, youthful warm yellow, with muted saturation and lightly golden undertones that feel friendly rather than loud, making it useful for spring visuals, baby products, sale graphics, and gentle background areas.
Is #efc475 readable on white or black?
#efc475 has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.82:1 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.