Color #EFBD99 Color / Colour Code #EFBD99
This page shows the hex color code for color #efbd99 (#EFBD99). The colour is a orange tone with 73% saturation and 77% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EFBD99 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EFBD99 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 355, 25, and 55 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 25, 145, and 265 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EFBD99
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 25 and saturation at 73%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 25 to 70 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 25 with its complement at 205 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 #EFBD99
Lightness variations at hue 25 and 73% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EFBD99
Design Use Cases for #EFBD99
Vibrant Brand Color
#EFBD99 has a strong 73% 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
#EFBD99 at 77% 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.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#EFBD99 sits in the orange range (hue 25). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #EFBD99 (hue 25) to its complement at hue 205. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 55. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #efbd99, #9acbef);
CSS Code for #EFBD99
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Colors visually similar to #EFBD99 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EFBD99 (#EFBD99)
#EFBD99 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 239 red, 189 green, and 153 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 25 degrees with 73% saturation and 77% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EFBD99 is 200/255 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, 21% magenta, 36% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EFBD99 against white is 1.69:1 and against black is 12.41:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.41:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #9ACBEF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EFBD99. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EF9AA1 and #EFE89A, 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 #EFBD99
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EFBD99?
- #EFBD99 is Color #EFBD99, a orange color (colour) with RGB(239, 189, 153), HSL(25, 73%, 77%), and CMYK(0%, 21%, 36%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 200/255.
- Is #EFBD99 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EFBD99 has a contrast ratio of 1.69:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.41:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EFBD99?
- The complementary colour is #9ACBEF (hue 205). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EF9AA1 and #EFE89A. The triadic palette adds #9AEFBD and #BD9AEF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EFBD99 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #efbd99; or rgb(239, 189, 153); or hsl(25, 73%, 77%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 25 73% 77%; 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.