#EFE6DC Hex Color
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#efe6dc is a washed-out, pale neutral with faint orange undertones. It functions best as a soft, airy background color that avoids the harshness of pure white. Because of its light saturation, it offers excellent readability with black text. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal or forest green for a grounded, modern look in minimalist interface designs.
Questions about #efe6dc
What is #efe6dc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efe6dc is rgb(239, 230, 220), in HSL hsl(32, 37%, 90%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 8%, 6%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What color palettes work best with #efe6dc?
The subtle orange undertones of #efe6dc harmonize beautifully with grounded, earthy tones. Try pairing it with deep charcoal for high-contrast readability, or use forest green to emphasize the warmth while maintaining a sophisticated, modern minimalist aesthetic.
Is #efe6dc readable on white or black?
#efe6dc has a 1.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.02:1 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.