#EFECEF color
The hex color #EFECEF is a very light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.7% red, 92.5% green and 93.7% blue (239, 236, 239).
Its hue angle is 300°, with 9% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Sheikh White (#EFECEE), a difference of 0.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.91:1).
#EFECEF color codes
| HEX | #EFECEF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(239, 236, 239) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.7%, 92.5%, 93.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(300, 9%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(300, 1%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 0%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.7, 1.53, -1.09) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.7, 1.88, 324.51) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(81.17, 84.574, 93.693) | |
| Decimal | 15723759 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EFECEF, 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 #EFECEF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EFECEF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.91:1 | 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 #EFECEF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ecedefProtanopia
no red cones#ecedefDeuteranopia
no green cones#efecedTritanopia
no blue cones#edededAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #efecef; }
.text { color: #efecef; }
.border { border: 2px solid #efecef; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(239 236 239 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #efecef, #efecee); }Similar colors
#efeceeSheikh White#f6f1f4Grim White#f5f0f1Plastic Clouds#ede9efGreek Goddess#f6f4f6French Porcelain#f2f2f4Errigal White#f2edecVintage Porcelain#f4efeeAngelic Wings
Closest common color name: White Smoke.
Questions
- What color is #EFECEF?
- #EFECEF is a very light, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Sheikh White. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EFECEF?
- The RGB value is 239, 236, 239: 239 red, 236 green and 239 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EFECEF?
- The complementary color is #ECEFEC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EFECEF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.91:1 and white text 1.17:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.