#EFD96B Hex Color
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#efd96b is a sparkling, high-saturation yellow that commands attention. Because black text maintains excellent readability against this shade, use it as a base for bold headlines or as a 10% accent to draw the eye. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or navy tones. The hex code is #efd96b, providing an energetic, spontaneous feel that contrasts sharply with more muted or deeper pink tones.
Questions about #efd96b
What is #efd96b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efd96b is rgb(239, 217, 107), in HSL hsl(50, 80%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 55%, 6%.
What colors pair best with #efd96b?
Is #efd96b readable on white or black?
#efd96b has a 1.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.80:1 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.