Sugar High color: hex code #EFC9EC
Sugar High has the hex code #EFC9EC. It is a very light, moderate magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.7% red, 78.8% green and 92.5% blue (239, 201, 236).
Its hue angle is 305°, with 54% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 16% magenta, 1% yellow and 6% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.24:1).
Sugar High (#EFC9EC) color codes
| HEX | #EFC9EC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(239, 201, 236) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.7%, 78.8%, 92.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(305, 54%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(305, 16%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 16%, 1%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.09, 19.27, -12.25) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.09, 22.83, 327.56) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.622, 66.182, 88.342) | |
| Decimal | 15714796 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Sugar High, 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 #EFC9EC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EFC9EC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.24:1 | 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 #EFC9EC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c8d2eeProtanopia
no red cones#d0d6ebDeuteranopia
no green cones#f2cbd5Tritanopia
no blue cones#d4d4d4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #efc9ec; }
.text { color: #efc9ec; }
.border { border: 2px solid #efc9ec; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(239 201 236 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #efc9ec, #efc9d9); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Thistle.
See #EFC9EC on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #EFC9EC?
- #EFC9EC is a very light, moderate magenta known as Sugar High. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Sugar High?
- The RGB value is 239, 201, 236: 239 red, 201 green and 236 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Sugar High?
- The complementary color is #C9EFCC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EFC9EC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.24:1 and white text 1.48:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.