#EFE3D1 Hex Color
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Closer to unbleached linen than orange, #efe3d1 is a pale beige with faded warmth. Its low saturation keeps layouts calm, so let it act as a dominant background and bring in espresso brown or deep teal for contrast. Black text reads clearly on top, around 16.6:1. The hex code #efe3d1 suits minimal interiors, stationery, and luxury packaging.
Questions about #efe3d1
What is #efe3d1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efe3d1 is rgb(239, 227, 209), in HSL hsl(36, 48%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 13%, 6%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #efe3d1?
Espresso brown, deep teal, and muted terracotta all hold their own against #efe3d1. Its pale, low-saturation base needs darker partners so layouts do not wash out.
Is #efe3d1 readable on white or black?
#efe3d1 has a 1.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.57:1 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.