#EFD9CD Hex Color
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#efd9cd is a pale, low-saturation orange with a soft gray cast, giving it a warm, powdery appearance. Its gentle lightness suggests optimism and creativity without feeling loud, making it useful for food packaging, youth branding, and autumn layouts. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or dark brown; black text remains highly readable on this hex code.
Questions about #efd9cd
What is #efd9cd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efd9cd is rgb(239, 217, 205), in HSL hsl(21, 52%, 87%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 14%, 6%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #efd9cd?
#efd9cd pairs well with navy, charcoal, and dark brown, which give its pale, gray-tinted orange enough contrast while preserving a warm, handmade feel across packaging, interface work, and branding. Use navy for stronger structure and dark brown for softer food or autumn branding.
Is #efd9cd readable on white or black?
#efd9cd has a 1.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.47:1 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.