#EFD6C3 Hex Color
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Reach for #efd6c3 when a design needs warmth without noise. This pale peach works well as a page background behind black text, which clears WCAG AA at about 15.1:1 contrast. Its very low saturation keeps things calm, though it can wash out next to pure white. Pair the hex code with deep teal or charcoal to give it definition.
Questions about #efd6c3
What is #efd6c3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efd6c3 is rgb(239, 214, 195), in HSL hsl(26, 58%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 18%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #efd6c3?
Deep teal or charcoal give #efd6c3 the contrast it needs, since its pale, low-saturation base disappears next to light colors. Warm browns and muted olive also suit softer autumn palettes.
Is #efd6c3 readable on white or black?
#efd6c3 has a 1.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.07:1 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.