#EFCE95 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#efce95 is a pastel yellow with a soft, sandy warmth. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it never buzzes the way brighter yellows do. That gentle glow suits spring themes, baby products, and sale graphics. Black text on this hex code reaches about 13.9:1 contrast, so it holds up as a full background for body copy. Pair it with teal for balance.
Questions about #efce95
What is #efce95 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efce95 is rgb(239, 206, 149), in HSL hsl(38, 74%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 38%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #efce95?
Teal, olive, and deep navy all flatter #efce95 because their cooler tones offset its sandy warmth. Terracotta works too when you want a warm, layered palette.
Where does #efce95 work best in a design?
It shines as a dominant background in spring themes, baby products, and sale graphics. The muted saturation keeps large areas calm while dark text stays readable across the whole surface.
Is #efce95 readable on white or black?
#efce95 has a 1.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.93:1 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.