Color #EFCC86 Color / Colour Code #EFCC86
This page shows the hex color code for color #efcc86 (#EFCC86). The colour is a orange tone with 77% saturation and 73% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EFCC86 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EFCC86 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 10, 40, and 70 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 40, 160, and 280 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EFCC86
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 40 and saturation at 77%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 40 to 85 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 40 with its complement at 220 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 #EFCC86
Lightness variations at hue 40 and 77% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EFCC86
Design Use Cases for #EFCC86
Vibrant Brand Color
#EFCC86 has a strong 77% 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
#EFCC86 at 73% 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
#EFCC86 sits in the orange range (hue 40). 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 #EFCC86 (hue 40) to its complement at hue 220. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 70. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #efcc86, #85a8ef);
CSS Code for #EFCC86
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Colors visually similar to #EFCC86 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EFCC86 (#EFCC86)
#EFCC86 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 239 red, 204 green, and 134 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 40 degrees with 77% saturation and 73% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EFCC86 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, 44% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EFCC86 against white is 1.54:1 and against black is 13.65:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.65:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #85A8EF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EFCC86. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EF9785 and #DDEF85, 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 #EFCC86
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EFCC86?
- #EFCC86 is Color #EFCC86, a orange color (colour) with RGB(239, 204, 134), HSL(40, 77%, 73%), and CMYK(0%, 15%, 44%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 206/255.
- Is #EFCC86 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EFCC86 has a contrast ratio of 1.54:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.65:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EFCC86?
- The complementary colour is #85A8EF (hue 220). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EF9785 and #DDEF85. The triadic palette adds #85EFCC and #CC85EF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EFCC86 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #efcc86; or rgb(239, 204, 134); or hsl(40, 77%, 73%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 40 77% 73%; 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.