#EFD895 Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated yellow has a warm, buttery quality that feels approachable and light. The hex code for this color is #efd895. It works best as a supporting tone or soft background, pairing effectively with deep charcoal text for high readability. Use it in branding or UI design to introduce a gentle, friendly atmosphere without overwhelming the visual layout.
Questions about #efd895
What is #efd895 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efd895 is rgb(239, 216, 149), in HSL hsl(45, 74%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 38%, 6%.
What colors pair best with #efd895 in a design layout?
Is #efd895 a suitable choice for website body text?
#efd895 is too light and desaturated to meet standard web accessibility guidelines for body text. It functions best as a background color, an accent, or a soft interface element, provided you layer dark, readable text on top.
Is #efd895 readable on white or black?
#efd895 has a 1.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.92:1 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.