Color #EFE2C8 Color / Colour Code #EFE2C8
This page shows the hex color code for color #efe2c8 (#EFE2C8). The colour is a orange tone with 55% saturation and 86% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EFE2C8 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EFE2C8 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 10, 40, and 70 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 40, 160, and 280 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EFE2C8
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 40 and saturation at 55%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 40 to 85 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 40 with its complement at 220 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 #EFE2C8
Lightness variations at hue 40 and 55% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EFE2C8
Design Use Cases for #EFE2C8
Balanced UI Color
At 55% saturation, #EFE2C8 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 86% lightness, #EFE2C8 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
#EFE2C8 sits in the orange range (hue 40). 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 #EFE2C8 (hue 40) to its complement at hue 220. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 70. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #efe2c8, #c8d5ef);
CSS Code for #EFE2C8
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #EFE2C8 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EFE2C8 (#EFE2C8)
#EFE2C8 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 239 red, 226 green, and 200 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 40 degrees with 55% saturation and 86% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EFE2C8 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, 5% magenta, 16% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EFE2C8 against white is 1.28:1 and against black is 16.38:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.38:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #C8D5EF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EFE2C8. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EFCEC8 and #E8EFC8, 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 #EFE2C8
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EFE2C8?
- #EFE2C8 is Color #EFE2C8, a orange color (colour) with RGB(239, 226, 200), HSL(40, 55%, 86%), and CMYK(0%, 5%, 16%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 227/255.
- Is #EFE2C8 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EFE2C8 has a contrast ratio of 1.28:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.38:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EFE2C8?
- The complementary colour is #C8D5EF (hue 220). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EFCEC8 and #E8EFC8. The triadic palette adds #C8EFE2 and #E2C8EF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EFE2C8 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #efe2c8; or rgb(239, 226, 200); or hsl(40, 55%, 86%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 40 55% 86%; 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.