#EFECEA Hex Color
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Close to white but with a whisper of warmth, this pale grey reads like unbleached paper. The hex code #efecea works best as a base for minimal interfaces, letting typography and dark accents carry the weight. Black text stays legible on top, hitting about 17.9:1 contrast. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for a restrained, professional palette.
Questions about #efecea
What is #efecea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efecea is rgb(239, 236, 234), in HSL hsl(24, 14%, 93%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 2%, 6%.
Is #efecea a warm or cool grey?
It reads slightly warm. The red and green channels sit above blue, giving a faint earthy cast that keeps it from feeling clinical next to pure white.
What text color works best on #efecea?
Black text is the safest choice, reaching about 17.9:1 contrast, well past the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for body copy. Charcoal also passes with room to spare.
Is #efecea readable on white or black?
#efecea has a 1.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.85:1 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.