#EFE6E5 Hex Color
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Barely lifted off white, this pale grey carries a faint blush in its undertone. The hex code #efe6e5 works best as a dominant base in minimal layouts and UI backgrounds, where it reads softer than pure white. Black text scores about 17.1:1 contrast on it, so body copy stays readable. Pair it with deep green or warm brown, and avoid placing it beside bright white, where it turns washed out.
Questions about #efe6e5
What is #efe6e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efe6e5 is rgb(239, 230, 229), in HSL hsl(6, 24%, 92%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 4%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #efe6e5?
Its warm blush undertone pairs well with deep forest green, charcoal, and muted terracotta. Cool blues tend to clash with the warmth, so test combinations before committing a full palette.
Is #efe6e5 readable on white or black?
#efe6e5 has a 1.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.12:1 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.