#EFE975 Hex Color
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Butter with a squeeze of lemon, this mellow yellow carries the hex code #efe975. Its high lightness gives it a warm, fresh glow that reads friendly rather than loud. Black text on it reaches about 16.6:1 contrast, so small type stays readable. It fades beside white, so treat it as an accent, or pair it with dusty pinks and olives.
Questions about #efe975
What is #efe975 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efe975 is rgb(239, 233, 117), in HSL hsl(57, 79%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 51%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #efe975?
Pair #efe975 with deep greens, charcoal, or muted pinks to balance its lightness. Since it sits near white in brightness, darker partners give it definition. Warm wood tones also suit its mellow character.
What feeling does #efe975 convey?
#efe975 feels warm and easygoing thanks to its high lightness and gentle saturation. It suggests happiness and opportunity without the harsh energy of a pure yellow, fitting casual branding and sale graphics.
Is #efe975 readable on white or black?
#efe975 has a 1.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.58:1 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.