#EFD175 Hex Color
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This sunny, pastel shade offers a friendly and approachable warmth. Because #efd175 is highly legible, it works well as a background color for dark text or as a cheerful accent in spring-themed branding. Use it sparingly, as this bright yellow can overwhelm a design if it occupies too much space. The hex code for this color is #efd175.
Questions about #efd175
What is #efd175 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efd175 is rgb(239, 209, 117), in HSL hsl(45, 79%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 51%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #efd175?
Is #efd175 a good choice for text?
#efd175 is generally too light to use as a primary text color against white or light backgrounds because it fails most accessibility standards for readability. It functions best as an eye-catching background or accent color paired with high-contrast, dark typography.
Is #efd175 readable on white or black?
#efd175 has a 1.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.04:1 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.