#EFE4B0 Hex Color
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Nowhere near bright yellow, #efe4b0 is a pale, straw-toned beige with barely any saturation. That faded quality makes it a strong background base for spring packaging, stationery, and spa branding. It flatters olive and navy accents more than pure white, which can wash it out. Black text reads clearly on top at about 16.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #efe4b0
What is #efe4b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efe4b0 is rgb(239, 228, 176), in HSL hsl(50, 66%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 26%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #efe4b0?
Is #efe4b0 readable on white or black?
#efe4b0 has a 1.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.39:1 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.