Color #EFCA8A Color / Colour Code #EFCA8A
This page shows the hex color code for color #efca8a (#EFCA8A). The colour is a orange tone with 76% saturation and 74% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EFCA8A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EFCA8A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 8, 38, and 68 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 38, 158, and 278 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EFCA8A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 38 and saturation at 76%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 38 to 83 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 38 with its complement at 218 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 #EFCA8A
Lightness variations at hue 38 and 76% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EFCA8A
Design Use Cases for #EFCA8A
Vibrant Brand Color
#EFCA8A has a strong 76% 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
#EFCA8A at 74% 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
#EFCA8A sits in the orange range (hue 38). 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 #EFCA8A (hue 38) to its complement at hue 218. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 68. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #efca8a, #8aafef);
CSS Code for #EFCA8A
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About Color #EFCA8A (#EFCA8A)
#EFCA8A is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 239 red, 202 green, and 138 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 38 degrees with 76% saturation and 74% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EFCA8A is 206/255 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, 15% magenta, 42% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EFCA8A against white is 1.56:1 and against black is 13.49:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.49:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #8AAFEF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EFCA8A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EF988A and #E2EF8A, 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 #EFCA8A
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EFCA8A?
- #EFCA8A is Color #EFCA8A, a orange color (colour) with RGB(239, 202, 138), HSL(38, 76%, 74%), and CMYK(0%, 15%, 42%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 206/255.
- Is #EFCA8A accessible for text?
- Against white, #EFCA8A has a contrast ratio of 1.56:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.49:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EFCA8A?
- The complementary colour is #8AAFEF (hue 218). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EF988A and #E2EF8A. The triadic palette adds #8AEFCA and #CA8AEF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EFCA8A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #efca8a; or rgb(239, 202, 138); or hsl(38, 76%, 74%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 38 76% 74%; 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.