#EFC4AD Color Information

Hex color code: #EFC4AD

A soft orange shade, #EFC4AD appears as (239, 196, 173) in RGB and (21°, 67%, 81%) in HSL. It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameWheat

HEX

#EFC4AD

RGB

239, 196, 173

HSL

21°, 67%, 81%

CMYK

0%, 18%, 28%, 6%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #EFC4AD;
background-color: #EFC4AD;
border-color: #EFC4AD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #EFC4AD;
border: 2px solid #EFC4AD;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#EFC4AD]
text-[#EFC4AD]
border-[#EFC4AD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_EFC4AD]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #EFC4AD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #EFC4AD; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #EFC4AD; 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 #EFC4AD; background-color: #EFC4AD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #EFC4AD20; border-left: 4px solid #EFC4AD; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #EFC4AD; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #EFC4AD in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

239, 196, 173

Red: 239 / Green: 196 / Blue: 173

HSL

21°, 67%, 81%

Hue: 21° / Saturation: 67% / Lightness: 81%

CMYK

0%, 18%, 28%, 6%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 18% / Yellow: 28% / Key: 6%

What color is #EFC4AD?

#EFC4AD is a very light tint associated with purity and simplicity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AED8EF

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #EFC4AD to RGB:

rgb(239, 196, 173)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #EFC4AD to HSL:

hsl(21, 67%, 81%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #EFC4AD to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 18%, 28%, 6%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft orange tone, #EFC4AD has RGB (239, 196, 173) and HSL (21°, 67%, 81%). Known for evoking purity and simplicity, this very light tint is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #EFC4AD is #AED8EF, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #EFAEB8.

Use #EFC4AD in CSS: color: #EFC4AD or background-color: #EFC4AD. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #EFC4AD

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

Contrast Ratio: 13.17:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFC4AD?

#EFC4AD is a soft orange color - a very light tint that evokes purity and simplicity.

What is the RGB value of #EFC4AD?

#EFC4AD in RGB is (239, 196, 173) - 239 red, 196 green, and 173 blue.

How to use #EFC4AD in CSS?

Use #EFC4AD directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #EFC4AD?

#AED8EF (complementary), #EFAEB8 (analogous), and #E2976E (lighter shade) work well with #EFC4AD.