#EFAD2A Color Information

Hex color code: #EFAD2A

The hex color #EFAD2A is a vivid orange with RGB values of (239, 173, 42) and HSL of (40°, 86%, 55%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameGoldenrod

HEX

#EFAD2A

RGB

239, 173, 42

HSL

40°, 86%, 55%

CMYK

0%, 28%, 82%, 6%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #EFAD2A;
background-color: #EFAD2A;
border-color: #EFAD2A;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #EFAD2A;
border: 2px solid #EFAD2A;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#EFAD2A]
text-[#EFAD2A]
border-[#EFAD2A]
shadow-[0_0_10px_EFAD2A]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #EFAD2A, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #EFAD2A; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #EFAD2A; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #EFAD2A; background-color: #EFAD2A15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #EFAD2A20; border-left: 4px solid #EFAD2A; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #EFAD2A; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #EFAD2A in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

239, 173, 42

Red: 239 / Green: 173 / Blue: 42

HSL

40°, 86%, 55%

Hue: 40° / Saturation: 86% / Lightness: 55%

CMYK

0%, 28%, 82%, 6%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 28% / Yellow: 82% / Key: 6%

What color is #EFAD2A?

#EFAD2A is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

2A6BEF

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #EFAD2A to RGB:

rgb(239, 173, 42)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #EFAD2A to HSL:

hsl(40, 86%, 55%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #EFAD2A to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 28%, 82%, 6%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#EFAD2A is a bold orange color with RGB values of 239, 173, 42 and HSL of 40°, 86%, 55%. This highly saturated hue evokes energy and excitement, making it suitable for well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #EFAD2A is #2A6BEF, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #EF4A2A.

Use #EFAD2A in CSS: color: #EFAD2A or background-color: #EFAD2A. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #EFAD2A

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 10.68:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFAD2A?

#EFAD2A is a bold orange color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #EFAD2A?

#EFAD2A in RGB is (239, 173, 42) - 239 red, 173 green, and 42 blue.

How to use #EFAD2A in CSS?

Use #EFAD2A directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #EFAD2A?

#2A6BEF (complementary), #EF4A2A (analogous), and #BE830E (lighter shade) work well with #EFAD2A.