#EFC261 Color Information

Hex color code: #EFC261

The hex color #EFC261 is a striking orange with RGB values of (239, 194, 97) and HSL of (41°, 82%, 66%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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HEX

#EFC261

RGB

239, 194, 97

HSL

41°, 82%, 66%

CMYK

0%, 19%, 59%, 6%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #EFC261;
background-color: #EFC261;
border-color: #EFC261;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #EFC261;
border: 2px solid #EFC261;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#EFC261]
text-[#EFC261]
border-[#EFC261]
shadow-[0_0_10px_EFC261]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #EFC261, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #EFC261; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #EFC261; 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 #EFC261; background-color: #EFC26115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #EFC26120; border-left: 4px solid #EFC261; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #EFC261; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #EFC261 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

239, 194, 97

Red: 239 / Green: 194 / Blue: 97

HSL

41°, 82%, 66%

Hue: 41° / Saturation: 82% / Lightness: 66%

CMYK

0%, 19%, 59%, 6%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 19% / Yellow: 59% / Key: 6%

What color is #EFC261?

#EFC261 is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

618EEF

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #EFC261 to RGB:

rgb(239, 194, 97)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #EFC261 to HSL:

hsl(41, 82%, 66%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #EFC261 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 19%, 59%, 6%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#EFC261 is a eye-catching orange color with RGB values of 239, 194, 97 and HSL of 41°, 82%, 66%. This highly saturated hue evokes energy and excitement, making it suitable for often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #EFC261 is #618EEF, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #EF7B61.

Use #EFC261 in CSS: color: #EFC261 or background-color: #EFC261. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #EFC261

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

Contrast Ratio: 12.56:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFC261?

#EFC261 is a eye-catching orange color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #EFC261?

#EFC261 in RGB is (239, 194, 97) - 239 red, 194 green, and 97 blue.

How to use #EFC261 in CSS?

Use #EFC261 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #EFC261?

#618EEF (complementary), #EF7B61 (analogous), and #E9A81C (lighter shade) work well with #EFC261.