#EFD17C Hex Color
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#efd17c is a warm, desaturated yellow with a mellow, buttery quality. Because it sits on the lighter side of the spectrum, it works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal gray or dark navy for high-contrast, readable typography. The hex code for this pastel shade is #efd17c.
Questions about #efd17c
What is #efd17c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efd17c is rgb(239, 209, 124), in HSL hsl(44, 78%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 48%, 6%.
How do I use #efd17c effectively in my design layout?
Because #efd17c is a soft, low-contrast yellow, it excels as an accent rather than a primary background color. Pair this shade with deep charcoal or dark navy text to maintain readability while adding a welcoming, buttery warmth to your interface.
Is #efd17c readable on white or black?
#efd17c has a 1.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.08:1 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.