#EFEAE2 color
The hex color #EFEAE2 is a very light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.7% red, 91.8% green and 88.6% blue (239, 234, 226).
Its hue angle is 37°, with 29% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 5% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Cow’s Milk (#F1EDE5), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.54:1).
#EFEAE2 color codes
| HEX | #EFEAE2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(239, 234, 226) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.7%, 91.8%, 88.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(37, 29%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(37, 5%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 5%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.88, 0.3, 4.47) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.88, 4.48, 86.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(78.745, 82.688, 83.749) | |
| Decimal | 15723234 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EFEAE2, 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 #EFEAE2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.54:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EFEAE2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.54:1 | 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 #EFEAE2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eceae2Protanopia
no red cones#eeebe2Deuteranopia
no green cones#f2e8e8Tritanopia
no blue cones#ebebebAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #efeae2; }
.text { color: #efeae2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #efeae2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(239 234 226 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #efeae2, #eeefe2); }
Similar colors
#f1ede5Cow’s Milk#efebe2Silky White#eee9dfPalladian#f1eae2Refer to the Stars#f4ede4Angelic White#eeebe2Coconut Milk#f5efe5White Beach#f1eee8Cloud Dancer
Closest common color name: Alabaster.
Questions
- What color is #EFEAE2?
- #EFEAE2 is a very light, desaturated orange, closest to the named color Cow’s Milk. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EFEAE2?
- The RGB value is 239, 234, 226: 239 red, 234 green and 226 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EFEAE2?
- The complementary color is #E2E7EF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EFEAE2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.54:1 and white text 1.2:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.