Color #EFCED4 Color / Colour Code #EFCED4
This page shows the hex color code for color #efced4 (#EFCED4). The colour is a red tone with 51% saturation and 87% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EFCED4 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EFCED4 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 319, 349, and 19 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 349, 109, and 229 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EFCED4
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 349 and saturation at 51%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 349 to 34 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 349 with its complement at 169 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 #EFCED4
Lightness variations at hue 349 and 51% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EFCED4
Design Use Cases for #EFCED4
Balanced UI Color
At 51% saturation, #EFCED4 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 87% lightness, #EFCED4 is very close to white but carries a subtle red tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#EFCED4 falls in the red spectrum (hue 349). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #EFCED4 (hue 349) to its complement at hue 169. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 19. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #efced4, #cdefe9);
CSS Code for #EFCED4
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Colors visually similar to #EFCED4 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EFCED4 (#EFCED4)
#EFCED4 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 239 red, 206 green, and 212 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 349 degrees with 51% saturation and 87% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EFCED4 is 217/255 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, 11% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EFCED4 against white is 1.45:1 and against black is 14.45:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.45:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #CDEFE9 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EFCED4. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EFCDE4 and #EFD8CD, 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 #EFCED4
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EFCED4?
- #EFCED4 is Color #EFCED4, a red color (colour) with RGB(239, 206, 212), HSL(349, 51%, 87%), and CMYK(0%, 14%, 11%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 217/255.
- Is #EFCED4 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EFCED4 has a contrast ratio of 1.45:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.45:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EFCED4?
- The complementary colour is #CDEFE9 (hue 169). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EFCDE4 and #EFD8CD. The triadic palette adds #D3EFCD and #CDD3EF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EFCED4 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #efced4; or rgb(239, 206, 212); or hsl(349, 51%, 87%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 349 51% 87%; 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.