Color #EFDFD7 Color / Colour Code #EFDFD7
This page shows the hex color code for color #efdfd7 (#EFDFD7). The colour is a orange 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 #EFDFD7 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EFDFD7 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 350, 20, and 50 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 20, 140, and 260 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EFDFD7
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 20 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 20 to 65 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 20 with its complement at 200 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 #EFDFD7
Lightness variations at hue 20 and 43% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EFDFD7
Design Use Cases for #EFDFD7
Balanced UI Color
At 43% saturation, #EFDFD7 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, #EFDFD7 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
#EFDFD7 sits in the orange range (hue 20). 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 #EFDFD7 (hue 20) to its complement at hue 200. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 50. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #efdfd7, #d7e7ef);
CSS Code for #EFDFD7
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #EFDFD7 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EFDFD7 (#EFDFD7)
#EFDFD7 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 239 red, 223 green, and 215 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 20 degrees with 43% saturation and 89% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EFDFD7 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, 7% magenta, 10% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EFDFD7 against white is 1.30:1 and against black is 16.21:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.21:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D7E7EF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EFDFD7. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EFD7DB and #EFEBD7, 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 #EFDFD7
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EFDFD7?
- #EFDFD7 is Color #EFDFD7, a orange color (colour) with RGB(239, 223, 215), HSL(20, 43%, 89%), and CMYK(0%, 7%, 10%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 227/255.
- Is #EFDFD7 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EFDFD7 has a contrast ratio of 1.30:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.21:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EFDFD7?
- The complementary colour is #D7E7EF (hue 200). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EFD7DB and #EFEBD7. The triadic palette adds #D7EFDF and #DFD7EF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EFDFD7 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #efdfd7; or rgb(239, 223, 215); or hsl(20, 43%, 89%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 20 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.