Color #EFDCE6 Color / Colour Code #EFDCE6
This page shows the hex color code for color #efdce6 (#EFDCE6). The colour is a pink tone with 37% saturation and 90% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EFDCE6 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EFDCE6 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 298, 328, and 358 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 328, 88, and 208 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EFDCE6
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 328 and saturation at 37%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 328 to 13 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 328 with its complement at 148 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 #EFDCE6
Lightness variations at hue 328 and 37% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EFDCE6
Design Use Cases for #EFDCE6
Balanced UI Color
At 37% saturation, #EFDCE6 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 90% lightness, #EFDCE6 is very close to white but carries a subtle pink tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Playfulness & Compassion
#EFDCE6 is in the pink range (hue 328). Pink ranges from energetic to gentle depending on saturation and lightness. Use it for beauty and cosmetics branding, social app interfaces, Valentine's themes, and youth-oriented design. Desaturated pinks work well as soft background tints.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #EFDCE6 (hue 328) to its complement at hue 148. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 358. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #efdce6, #dcefe5);
CSS Code for #EFDCE6
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About Color #EFDCE6 (#EFDCE6)
#EFDCE6 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 239 red, 220 green, and 230 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 328 degrees with 37% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EFDCE6 is 227/255 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, 8% magenta, 4% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EFDCE6 against white is 1.31:1 and against black is 16.05:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.05:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DCEFE5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EFDCE6. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EEDCEF and #EFDCDD, 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 #EFDCE6
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EFDCE6?
- #EFDCE6 is Color #EFDCE6, a pink color (colour) with RGB(239, 220, 230), HSL(328, 37%, 90%), and CMYK(0%, 8%, 4%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 227/255.
- Is #EFDCE6 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EFDCE6 has a contrast ratio of 1.31:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.05:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EFDCE6?
- The complementary colour is #DCEFE5 (hue 148). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EEDCEF and #EFDCDD. The triadic palette adds #E6EFDC and #DCE6EF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EFDCE6 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #efdce6; or rgb(239, 220, 230); or hsl(328, 37%, 90%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 328 37% 90%; 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.