Color #EFADD0 Color / Colour Code #EFADD0
This page shows the hex color code for color #efadd0 (#EFADD0). The colour is a pink tone with 67% saturation and 81% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EFADD0 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EFADD0 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 298, 328, and 358 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 328, 88, and 208 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EFADD0
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 328 and saturation at 67%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 328 to 13 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 328 with its complement at 148 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #EFADD0
Lightness variations at hue 328 and 67% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EFADD0
Design Use Cases for #EFADD0
Vibrant Brand Color
#EFADD0 has a strong 67% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Light Background Tint
#EFADD0 at 81% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Playfulness & Compassion
#EFADD0 is in the pink range (hue 328). Pink ranges from energetic to gentle depending on saturation and lightness. Use it for beauty and cosmetics branding, social app interfaces, Valentine's themes, and youth-oriented design. Desaturated pinks work well as soft background tints.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #EFADD0 (hue 328) to its complement at hue 148. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 358. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #efadd0, #aeefcc);
CSS Code for #EFADD0
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Colors visually similar to #EFADD0 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EFADD0 (#EFADD0)
#EFADD0 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 239 red, 173 green, and 208 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 328 degrees with 67% saturation and 81% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EFADD0 is 197/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 28% magenta, 13% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EFADD0 against white is 1.82:1 and against black is 11.56:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 11.56:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #AEEFCC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EFADD0. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EDAEEF and #EFAEB0, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #EFADD0
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EFADD0?
- #EFADD0 is Color #EFADD0, a pink color (colour) with RGB(239, 173, 208), HSL(328, 67%, 81%), and CMYK(0%, 28%, 13%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 197/255.
- Is #EFADD0 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EFADD0 has a contrast ratio of 1.82:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 11.56:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EFADD0?
- The complementary colour is #AEEFCC (hue 148). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EDAEEF and #EFAEB0. The triadic palette adds #D1EFAE and #AED1EF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EFADD0 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #efadd0; or rgb(239, 173, 208); or hsl(328, 67%, 81%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 328 67% 81%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.