Color #EFE3E1 Color / Colour Code #EFE3E1
This page shows the hex color code for color #efe3e1 (#EFE3E1). The colour is a red tone with 30% saturation and 91% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EFE3E1 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EFE3E1 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 339, 9, and 39 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 9, 129, and 249 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EFE3E1
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 9 and saturation at 30%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 9 to 54 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 9 with its complement at 189 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 #EFE3E1
Lightness variations at hue 9 and 30% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EFE3E1
Design Use Cases for #EFE3E1
Balanced UI Color
At 30% saturation, #EFE3E1 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 91% lightness, #EFE3E1 is very close to white but carries a subtle red tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#EFE3E1 falls in the red spectrum (hue 9). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #EFE3E1 (hue 9) to its complement at hue 189. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 39. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #efe3e1, #e1edef);
CSS Code for #EFE3E1
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #EFE3E1 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EFE3E1 (#EFE3E1)
#EFE3E1 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 239 red, 227 green, and 225 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 9 degrees with 30% saturation and 91% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EFE3E1 is 230/255 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, 6% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EFE3E1 against white is 1.25:1 and against black is 16.75:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.75:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E1EDEF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EFE3E1. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EFE1E6 and #EFEAE1, 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 #EFE3E1
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EFE3E1?
- #EFE3E1 is Color #EFE3E1, a red color (colour) with RGB(239, 227, 225), HSL(9, 30%, 91%), and CMYK(0%, 5%, 6%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 230/255.
- Is #EFE3E1 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EFE3E1 has a contrast ratio of 1.25:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.75:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EFE3E1?
- The complementary colour is #E1EDEF (hue 189). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EFE1E6 and #EFEAE1. The triadic palette adds #E1EFE3 and #E3E1EF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EFE3E1 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #efe3e1; or rgb(239, 227, 225); or hsl(9, 30%, 91%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 9 30% 91%; 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.