#EFE1DC Hex Color
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A pale, bleached orange that leans towards a greyish neutral, the hex code #efe1dc serves as a versatile, airy base for minimalist design. This shade works well as a background because it offers high legibility for black text while feeling softer than pure white. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys to ground its delicate, faded character.
Questions about #efe1dc
What is #efe1dc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efe1dc is rgb(239, 225, 220), in HSL hsl(16, 37%, 90%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 8%, 6%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #efe1dc?
Use #efe1dc alongside deep tones like charcoal or slate to ground its delicate, faded character. Because it sits as an airy neutral, this color also works beautifully with warm terracottas or soft, muted earth tones for a sophisticated, balanced palette.
Is #efe1dc considered a warm or cool neutral?
It reads primarily as a warm, bleached orange that has been desaturated to appear greyish. This unique balance makes it softer on the eyes than standard white, making it ideal for minimalist interfaces or calming, nature-focused branding environments.
Is #efe1dc readable on white or black?
#efe1dc has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.47:1 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.