#EFC863 Hex Color

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With its light value and softened golden saturation, #efc863 feels cheerful, youthful, and warm without becoming harsh. This pastel yellow suits spring branding, baby products, sale graphics, and welcoming backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or charcoal; black text remains highly readable, with about a 13.1:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this color is #efc863.

Questions about #efc863

What is #efc863 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efc863 is rgb(239, 200, 99), in HSL hsl(43, 81%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 59%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #efc863?
#efc863 pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, and muted blue-green tones that balance its warm golden lightness without competing for attention. Use it as an accent or background with dark text for a cheerful, grounded palette.
Is #efc863 readable on white or black?
#efc863 has a 1.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.11:1 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.