Color #EFD7EB Color / Colour Code #EFD7EB
This page shows the hex color code for color #efd7eb (#EFD7EB). The colour is a purple tone with 43% saturation and 89% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EFD7EB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EFD7EB paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 280, 310, and 340 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 310, 70, and 190 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EFD7EB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 310 and saturation at 43%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 310 to 355 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 310 with its complement at 130 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 #EFD7EB
Lightness variations at hue 310 and 43% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EFD7EB
Design Use Cases for #EFD7EB
Balanced UI Color
At 43% saturation, #EFD7EB 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 89% lightness, #EFD7EB 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
#EFD7EB falls in the purple spectrum (hue 310). 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 #EFD7EB (hue 310) to its complement at hue 130. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 340. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #efd7eb, #d7efdb);
CSS Code for #EFD7EB
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About Color #EFD7EB (#EFD7EB)
#EFD7EB is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 239 red, 215 green, and 235 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 310 degrees with 43% saturation and 89% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EFD7EB is 224/255 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, 10% magenta, 2% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EFD7EB against white is 1.35:1 and against black is 15.59:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.59:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D7EFDB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EFD7EB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E7D7EF and #EFD7DF, 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 #EFD7EB
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EFD7EB?
- #EFD7EB is Color #EFD7EB, a purple color (colour) with RGB(239, 215, 235), HSL(310, 43%, 89%), and CMYK(0%, 10%, 2%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 224/255.
- Is #EFD7EB accessible for text?
- Against white, #EFD7EB has a contrast ratio of 1.35:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.59:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EFD7EB?
- The complementary colour is #D7EFDB (hue 130). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E7D7EF and #EFD7DF. The triadic palette adds #EBEFD7 and #D7EBEF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EFD7EB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #efd7eb; or rgb(239, 215, 235); or hsl(310, 43%, 89%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 310 43% 89%; 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.