Color #EFC2EA Color / Colour Code #EFC2EA
This page shows the hex color code for color #efc2ea (#EFC2EA). The colour is a purple tone with 58% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EFC2EA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EFC2EA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 277, 307, and 337 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 307, 67, and 187 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EFC2EA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 307 and saturation at 58%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 307 to 352 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 307 with its complement at 127 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 #EFC2EA
Lightness variations at hue 307 and 58% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EFC2EA
Design Use Cases for #EFC2EA
Balanced UI Color
At 58% saturation, #EFC2EA strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Near-White Background
At 85% lightness, #EFC2EA is very close to white but carries a subtle purple tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Creativity & Premium Positioning
#EFC2EA falls in the purple spectrum (hue 307). Purple communicates creativity, wisdom, and luxury. It is effective for premium product highlights, creative portfolio accents, meditation app interfaces, and rewards program branding. Purple occupies a unique space between the energy of red and the calm of blue.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #EFC2EA (hue 307) to its complement at hue 127. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 337. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #efc2ea, #c3efc8);
CSS Code for #EFC2EA
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About Color #EFC2EA (#EFC2EA)
#EFC2EA is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 239 red, 194 green, and 234 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 307 degrees with 58% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EFC2EA is 212/255 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, 19% magenta, 2% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EFC2EA against white is 1.55:1 and against black is 13.57:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.57:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #C3EFC8 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EFC2EA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DEC3EF and #EFC3D4, 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 #EFC2EA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EFC2EA?
- #EFC2EA is Color #EFC2EA, a purple color (colour) with RGB(239, 194, 234), HSL(307, 58%, 85%), and CMYK(0%, 19%, 2%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 212/255.
- Is #EFC2EA accessible for text?
- Against white, #EFC2EA has a contrast ratio of 1.55:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.57:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EFC2EA?
- The complementary colour is #C3EFC8 (hue 127). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DEC3EF and #EFC3D4. The triadic palette adds #EAEFC3 and #C3EAEF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EFC2EA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #efc2ea; or rgb(239, 194, 234); or hsl(307, 58%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 307 58% 85%; 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.