#EFEAB9 Hex Color
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Reach for #efeab9 when a project needs warmth without weight. This pale beige-yellow is very unsaturated and light, giving it a mellow, bleached character that suits spa packaging, spring stationery, and airy interiors. It works best as a dominant base color, since it can wash out next to pure white. The hex code #efeab9 also handles black body text well, with contrast near 17.1:1.
Questions about #efeab9
What is #efeab9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efeab9 is rgb(239, 234, 185), in HSL hsl(54, 63%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 23%, 6%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #efeab9?
#efeab9 pairs well with earthy tones like sage and terracotta, plus a deep navy when you need contrast. Its low saturation lets stronger colors carry the palette.
Is #efeab9 safe to use behind body text?
Yes. Black text on #efeab9 reaches about 17.1:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 minimum for WCAG AA. Small body text stays readable on this background.
Is #efeab9 readable on white or black?
#efeab9 has a 1.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.13:1 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.