Color #EFEAE1 Color / Colour Code #EFEAE1
This page shows the hex color code for color #efeae1 (#EFEAE1). The colour is a orange 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 #EFEAE1 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EFEAE1 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 9, 39, and 69 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 39, 159, and 279 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EFEAE1
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 39 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 39 to 84 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 39 with its complement at 219 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 #EFEAE1
Lightness variations at hue 39 and 30% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EFEAE1
Design Use Cases for #EFEAE1
Balanced UI Color
At 30% saturation, #EFEAE1 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, #EFEAE1 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
#EFEAE1 sits in the orange range (hue 39). 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 #EFEAE1 (hue 39) to its complement at hue 219. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 69. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #efeae1, #e1e6ef);
CSS Code for #EFEAE1
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About Color #EFEAE1 (#EFEAE1)
#EFEAE1 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 239 red, 234 green, and 225 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 39 degrees with 30% saturation and 91% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EFEAE1 is 234/255 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, 2% magenta, 6% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EFEAE1 against white is 1.20:1 and against black is 17.53:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.53:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E1E6EF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EFEAE1. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EFE3E1 and #EDEFE1, 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 #EFEAE1
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EFEAE1?
- #EFEAE1 is Color #EFEAE1, a orange color (colour) with RGB(239, 234, 225), HSL(39, 30%, 91%), and CMYK(0%, 2%, 6%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 234/255.
- Is #EFEAE1 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EFEAE1 has a contrast ratio of 1.20:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.53:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EFEAE1?
- The complementary colour is #E1E6EF (hue 219). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EFE3E1 and #EDEFE1. The triadic palette adds #E1EFEA and #EAE1EF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EFEAE1 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #efeae1; or rgb(239, 234, 225); or hsl(39, 30%, 91%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 39 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.