#EFE6D1

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #EFE6D1?

RGB(239, 230, 209), HSL(42.0, 48.4%, 87.8%), CMYK(0.0%, 3.8%, 12.6%, 6.3%).

Q: Does #EFE6D1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.24:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#EFE6D1 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 239, 230, 209, in HSL 42.0°, 48.4%, 87.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 3.8%, 12.6%, 6.3%. The nearest named color is antiquewhite.

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Color Values

HEX

#EFE6D1

RGB

239, 230, 209

HSL

42.0, 48.4%, 87.8%

HSV

42.0, 12.6%, 93.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 3.8%, 12.6%, 6.3%

OKLCH

0.9265 0.0295 87.5

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: antiquewhite

Color Psychology

Pale yellows and creams evoke sunlight, freshness, and intellectual clarity. They are the lightest chromatic colors the eye perceives, creating a sense of spaciousness and openness. Light yellow is often associated with new beginnings and gentle happiness.

Design Usage

Light yellows are excellent for background tints, highlight markers, and information callout boxes. They add warmth to white-dominated layouts without overwhelming the content hierarchy. Use them cautiously for text backgrounds since pale yellow on white creates poor contrast ratios.