French Vanilla color: hex code #EFE1A7
French Vanilla has the hex code #EFE1A7. It is a light, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.7% red, 88.2% green and 65.5% blue (239, 225, 167).
Its hue angle is 48°, with 69% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 30% yellow and 6% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16:1).
French Vanilla (#EFE1A7) color codes
| HEX | #EFE1A7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(239, 225, 167) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.7%, 88.2%, 65.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(48, 69%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(48, 30%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 30%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.39, -3.82, 30.16) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.39, 30.41, 97.21) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(69.498, 74.993, 47.366) | |
| Decimal | 15720871 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with French Vanilla, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #EFE1A7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EFE1A7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #EFE1A7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eddea3Protanopia
no red cones#f1e3a9Deuteranopia
no green cones#fad8d2Tritanopia
no blue cones#e1e1e1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #efe1a7; }
.text { color: #efe1a7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #efe1a7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(239 225 167 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #efe1a7, #d9efa7); }Similar colors
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See #EFE1A7 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #EFE1A7?
- #EFE1A7 is a light, moderate yellow known as French Vanilla. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of French Vanilla?
- The RGB value is 239, 225, 167: 239 red, 225 green and 167 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of French Vanilla?
- The complementary color is #A7B5EF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EFE1A7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16:1 and white text 1.31:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.