Color #EFCDC0 Color / Colour Code #EFCDC0
This page shows the hex color code for color #efcdc0 (#EFCDC0). The colour is a orange tone with 59% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EFCDC0 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EFCDC0 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 347, 17, and 47 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 17, 137, and 257 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EFCDC0
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 17 and saturation at 59%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 17 to 62 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 17 with its complement at 197 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 #EFCDC0
Lightness variations at hue 17 and 59% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EFCDC0
Design Use Cases for #EFCDC0
Balanced UI Color
At 59% saturation, #EFCDC0 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, #EFCDC0 is very close to white but carries a subtle orange tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#EFCDC0 sits in the orange range (hue 17). 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 #EFCDC0 (hue 17) to its complement at hue 197. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 47. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #efcdc0, #c2e3ef);
CSS Code for #EFCDC0
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #EFCDC0 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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Apply #EFCDC0 across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #EFCDC0 (#EFCDC0)
#EFCDC0 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 239 red, 205 green, and 192 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 17 degrees with 59% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EFCDC0 is 214/255 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, 14% magenta, 20% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EFCDC0 against white is 1.48:1 and against black is 14.16:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.16:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #C2E3EF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EFCDC0. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EFC2CC and #EFE6C2, 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 #EFCDC0
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EFCDC0?
- #EFCDC0 is Color #EFCDC0, a orange color (colour) with RGB(239, 205, 192), HSL(17, 59%, 85%), and CMYK(0%, 14%, 20%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 214/255.
- Is #EFCDC0 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EFCDC0 has a contrast ratio of 1.48:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.16:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EFCDC0?
- The complementary colour is #C2E3EF (hue 197). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EFC2CC and #EFE6C2. The triadic palette adds #C2EFCF and #CFC2EF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EFCDC0 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #efcdc0; or rgb(239, 205, 192); or hsl(17, 59%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 17 59% 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.