#EFD497 Hex Color
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#efd497 is a light, muted yellow with warm beige undertones and a soft, sunlit finish. Its mellow brightness suits spring branding, baby products, sale graphics, and welcoming backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal or deep olive accents. Black text remains highly readable, with about 14.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #efd497.
Questions about #efd497
What is #efd497 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efd497 is rgb(239, 212, 151), in HSL hsl(42, 73%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 37%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #efd497?
What mood does #efd497 create?
#efd497 feels warm, mellow, and welcoming because its pale yellow base is softened by beige undertones; it works especially well for spring branding, baby products, sale graphics, and backgrounds that need gentle brightness.
Is #efd497 readable on white or black?
#efd497 has a 1.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.53:1 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.