#EFD8A2 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Not quite cream and nowhere near gold, this pastel beige-yellow sits light on the spectrum with a sandy, unsaturated warmth. Its mellow character makes #efd8a2 a natural supporting tone for backgrounds in spring themes, baby products, or spa branding. Pair it with deep olive or navy to keep layouts from going flat. The hex code #efd8a2 also passes WCAG AA behind black text at roughly 15:1 contrast.
Questions about #efd8a2
What is #efd8a2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efd8a2 is rgb(239, 216, 162), in HSL hsl(42, 71%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 32%, 6%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #efd8a2?
This pale beige-yellow needs deeper companions to look intentional. Navy, charcoal, and olive give #efd8a2 the contrast it lacks on its own, while terracotta keeps a palette warm without clashing. Use it as the 60 percent base and let darker hues carry the details.
Is #efd8a2 readable on white or black?
#efd8a2 has a 1.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.01:1 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.