#EFE4E3 color
The hex color #EFE4E3 is a very light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.7% red, 89.4% green and 89% blue (239, 228, 227).
Its hue angle is 5°, with 27% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 5% magenta, 5% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Hint of Pink (#F1E4E1), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.88:1).
#EFE4E3 color codes
| HEX | #EFE4E3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(239, 228, 227) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.7%, 89.4%, 89%) | |
| HSL | hsl(5, 27%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(5, 5%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 5%, 5%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.41, 3.55, 1.82) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.41, 3.99, 27.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(77.203, 79.384, 83.914) | |
| Decimal | 15721699 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EFE4E3, 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 #EFE4E3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.88:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EFE4E3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.88:1 | 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 #EFE4E3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e6e5e3Protanopia
no red cones#e8e7e3Deuteranopia
no green cones#f2e3e4Tritanopia
no blue cones#e6e6e6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #efe4e3; }
.text { color: #efe4e3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #efe4e3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(239 228 227 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #efe4e3, #efeae3); }
Similar colors
#f1e4e1Hint of Pink#f4e8e8White Christmas#eee0ddPowder Room#e9e1dfMilk and Cookies#f2e6e1Homoeopathic Orange#ebe2e5Meringue Kiss#f4e5e0Petal Pink#f0e0dcWhite Russian
Closest common color name: Lavender Blush.
Questions
- What color is #EFE4E3?
- #EFE4E3 is a very light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Hint of Pink. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EFE4E3?
- The RGB value is 239, 228, 227: 239 red, 228 green and 227 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EFE4E3?
- The complementary color is #E3EEEF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EFE4E3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.88:1 and white text 1.24:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.