#EFC689 Hex Color

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#efc689 is a mellow, desaturated orange that leans toward a sandy pastel. It feels approachable and friendly, making it a reliable background base for playful branding or spring-themed layouts. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, it stays readable for web copy. Pair this hex code with a deep charcoal or navy to prevent it from looking washed out against lighter backgrounds.

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What is #efc689 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #efc689 is rgb(239, 198, 137), in HSL hsl(36, 76%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 43%, 6%.

What colors pair well with #efc689?

Deep, grounding neutrals provide the best contrast for #efc689 to prevent a washed-out appearance. Try pairing it with charcoal for high-contrast web text or navy to create a sophisticated, balanced palette that leans into its friendly, approachable nature.

Is #efc689 readable on white or black?

#efc689 has a 1.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.10:1 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.

#EFC689 Hex Color

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