#EFDAA8 Hex Color

Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors

Select a Color

#efdaa8 is a muted, desaturated yellow that carries a gentle, sun-warmed quality. Because it is highly readable against black text, it functions effectively as a soft, neutral base for stationery or spa branding. This tone appears washed out when placed directly next to pure white, so pair it with darker earth tones or rich charcoal to ground the palette. The hex code for this pastel yellow is #efdaa8.

Questions about #efdaa8

What is #efdaa8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #efdaa8 is rgb(239, 218, 168), in HSL hsl(42, 69%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 30%, 6%.

What colors pair best with #efdaa8?

#efdaa8 is a light, desaturated yellow that looks washed out against white, so it performs best when grounded by darker colors. Use it alongside charcoal for high contrast or olive and terracotta to emphasize its warm, organic character.

Is #efdaa8 readable on white or black?

#efdaa8 has a 1.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.26:1 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.

#EFDAA8 Hex Color

Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors

Questions about #efdaa8

Color tools

Resources