#EFCA6B Hex Color
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Far from a sharp lemon, this pastel yellow is mellow and warm, with a soft golden glow. Its high lightness and gentle saturation make #efca6b a strong dominant base for spring themes and baby products, but it washes out next to plain white. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for contrast. Black text reads clearly on the hex code at about 13.3:1.
Questions about #efca6b
What is #efca6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efca6b is rgb(239, 202, 107), in HSL hsl(43, 80%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 55%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #efca6b?
Charcoal and deep navy make #efca6b look richer than white does, since the pale yellow loses its edge against light backgrounds. Terracotta and olive also suit its warm undertone.
Is #efca6b readable on white or black?
#efca6b has a 1.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.33:1 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.