#EFDB92 Hex Color
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#efdb92 is a mellow straw yellow, light and unsaturated enough to stay soft instead of loud. It shines as a dominant base for spring layouts, baby products, and budget-friendly sale graphics. Pair it with slate blue for a fresher take than the usual white. Black text reads at about 15.2:1 contrast, so it easily passes AA behind small type.
Questions about #efdb92
What is #efdb92 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efdb92 is rgb(239, 219, 146), in HSL hsl(47, 74%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 39%, 6%.
Can you use #efdb92 behind body text?
Yes. Black text on #efdb92 reaches about 15.2:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1. Keep the text black or very dark, since white type will wash out against this light yellow.
What colors pair well with #efdb92?
Slate blue and charcoal make #efdb92 feel fresh and grounded, while terracotta pushes it warmer for spring and craft branding. Skip pale neutrals, which drain its soft golden glow.
Is #efdb92 readable on white or black?
#efdb92 has a 1.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.21:1 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.