#EFFCAF Hex Color
A luminous mellow yellow with subtle warmth
This luminous yellow is unsaturated and mellow, making it an approachable choice for budget-conscious branding or sale graphics. Because of its extreme lightness, #effcaf pairs best with deep charcoal or black text for optimal readability. It functions well as a supporting tone or small accent in UI design. Use this hex code sparingly to avoid a washed-out effect when placed against white backgrounds.
Questions about #effcaf
What is #effcaf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #effcaf is rgb(239, 252, 175), in HSL hsl(70, 93%, 84%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 31%, 1%.
How can I use #effcaf in UI design without it appearing washed out?
Use #effcaf sparingly as a supporting tone or a small, punchy accent rather than a primary background color. If you must use it as a background, ensure it is anchored by darker elements to maintain visual structure.
Is #effcaf readable on white or black?
#effcaf has a 1.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.21:1 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.