#EFC51D Hex Color
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A bright golden yellow with real punch, #efc51d reads warm and energetic at full saturation. It works best as an accent or call-to-action color where it can pull the eye, and pairs cleanly with charcoal or deep navy for contrast.
Questions about #efc51d
What is #efc51d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efc51d is rgb(239, 197, 29), in HSL hsl(48, 87%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 88%, 6%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What pairs well with #efc51d?
Charcoal, deep navy, and near-black grays all ground #efc51d nicely. The yellow is loud, so pairing it with dark neutrals keeps designs from feeling noisy. Avoid pairing it with oranges or lime greens, where it loses contrast and starts to blur.
Is #efc51d readable on white or black?
#efc51d has a 1.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.67:1 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.