#EFD1A0 Hex Color
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#efd1a0 is a pale, sandy pastel that sits between beige and soft orange. Its low saturation and high lightness read mellow, so it works well as a calm background or supporting tone in spring and wellness palettes. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal, and note black text stays readable on it at about 14.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #efd1a0
What is #efd1a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efd1a0 is rgb(239, 209, 160), in HSL hsl(37, 71%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 33%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #efd1a0?
Deep teal and charcoal give #efd1a0 the strongest contrast without harshness. Terracotta and olive work for warmer, earthy palettes, while navy adds a classic, grounded pairing for interiors or packaging.
Is black or white text better on #efd1a0?
Black text. #efd1a0 has a contrast ratio of about 14.3:1 against black, which clears WCAG AA for body text. White text falls well short of the 4.5:1 minimum and should be avoided.
Is #efd1a0 readable on white or black?
#efd1a0 has a 1.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.29:1 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.