Color #EFE0CC Color / Colour Code #EFE0CC
This page shows the hex color code for color #efe0cc (#EFE0CC). The colour is a orange tone with 52% saturation and 87% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EFE0CC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EFE0CC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 4, 34, and 64 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 34, 154, and 274 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EFE0CC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 34 and saturation at 52%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 34 to 79 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 34 with its complement at 214 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 #EFE0CC
Lightness variations at hue 34 and 52% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EFE0CC
Design Use Cases for #EFE0CC
Balanced UI Color
At 52% saturation, #EFE0CC 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, #EFE0CC 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
#EFE0CC sits in the orange range (hue 34). 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 #EFE0CC (hue 34) to its complement at hue 214. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 64. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #efe0cc, #cddcef);
CSS Code for #EFE0CC
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About Color #EFE0CC (#EFE0CC)
#EFE0CC is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 239 red, 224 green, and 204 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 34 degrees with 52% saturation and 87% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EFE0CC is 226/255 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, 6% magenta, 15% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EFE0CC against white is 1.30:1 and against black is 16.20:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.20:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #CDDCEF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EFE0CC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EFCFCD and #EDEFCD, 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 #EFE0CC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EFE0CC?
- #EFE0CC is Color #EFE0CC, a orange color (colour) with RGB(239, 224, 204), HSL(34, 52%, 87%), and CMYK(0%, 6%, 15%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 226/255.
- Is #EFE0CC accessible for text?
- Against white, #EFE0CC has a contrast ratio of 1.30:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.20:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EFE0CC?
- The complementary colour is #CDDCEF (hue 214). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EFCFCD and #EDEFCD. The triadic palette adds #CDEFE0 and #E0CDEF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EFE0CC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #efe0cc; or rgb(239, 224, 204); or hsl(34, 52%, 87%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 34 52% 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.