Silky White color: hex code #EFEBE2
Silky White has the hex code #EFEBE2. It is a very light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.7% red, 92.2% green and 88.6% blue (239, 235, 226).
Its hue angle is 42°, with 29% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 5% yellow and 6% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.65:1).
Silky White (#EFEBE2) color codes
| HEX | #EFEBE2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(239, 235, 226) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.7%, 92.2%, 88.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(42, 29%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(42, 5%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 5%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.13, -0.21, 4.84) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.13, 4.84, 92.45) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(79.031, 83.259, 83.844) | |
| Decimal | 15723490 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Silky White, 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 #EFEBE2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.65:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EFEBE2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.65:1 | 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 #EFEBE2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#edebe2Protanopia
no red cones#eeece2Deuteranopia
no green cones#f2e9e8Tritanopia
no blue cones#ebebebAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #efebe2; }
.text { color: #efebe2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #efebe2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(239 235 226 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #efebe2, #edefe2); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Alabaster.
See #EFEBE2 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #EFEBE2?
- #EFEBE2 is a very light, desaturated orange known as Silky White. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Silky White?
- The RGB value is 239, 235, 226: 239 red, 235 green and 226 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Silky White?
- The complementary color is #E2E6EF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EFEBE2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.65:1 and white text 1.19:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.