#EFEAE9 color
The hex color #EFEAE9 is a very light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.7% red, 91.8% green and 91.4% blue (239, 234, 233).
Its hue angle is 10°, with 16% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 3% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Vintage Porcelain (#F2EDEC), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.62:1).
#EFEAE9 color codes
| HEX | #EFEAE9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(239, 234, 233) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.7%, 91.8%, 91.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(10, 16%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(10, 3%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 3%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.05, 1.5, 1.08) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.05, 1.85, 35.67) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(79.725, 83.08, 88.911) | |
| Decimal | 15723241 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EFEAE9, 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 #EFEAE9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.62:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EFEAE9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.62:1 | 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 #EFEAE9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ebeae9Protanopia
no red cones#ecebe9Deuteranopia
no green cones#f0e9eaTritanopia
no blue cones#ebebebAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #efeae9; }
.text { color: #efeae9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #efeae9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(239 234 233 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #efeae9, #efede9); }
Similar colors
#f2edecVintage Porcelain#efe9e6Holy Ghost#f4efeeAngelic Wings#ebe8e7Coconut Agony#f5f0f1Plastic Clouds#efeceeSheikh White#f6eeedGrannie’s Pearls#eae3e0Disappearing Memories
Closest common color name: Platinum.
Questions
- What color is #EFEAE9?
- #EFEAE9 is a very light, grayish red, closest to the named color Vintage Porcelain. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EFEAE9?
- The RGB value is 239, 234, 233: 239 red, 234 green and 233 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EFEAE9?
- The complementary color is #E9EEEF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EFEAE9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.62:1 and white text 1.19:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.