Color swatch image showing #EFA959 with RGB(239,169,89) values
Color swatch image showing #EFA959 with RGB(239,169,89) values

#EFA959 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EFA959 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EFA959 Color Information

#EFA959 RGB value is (239, 169, 89). The hex color red value is 239, green is 169, and blue is 89. Its HSL format shows a hue of 32°, saturation of 82 percent, and lightness of 64 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 29 percent, 63 percent, 6 percent.

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#EFA959 Color Meaning

Color #EFA959 embodies approachable warmth, gentle energy, and natural elegance. #EFA959 light, reddish-brown color #EFA959 evokes sunlit beaches, wood textures, and comforting landscapes. Psychologically, #EFA959 promotes stability, social ease, and practical optimism, creating a calming yet engaging atmosphere. Culturally, color #EFA959 is prevalent in interior design, fashion, and digital aesthetics, symbolizing understated beauty and approachable sophistication. Spiritually, #EFA959 channels grounded energy, patience, and warm presence, fostering reflective yet nurturing engagement with surroundings. Its versatile tone balances warmth with composure.

Color Conversion

Convert #EFA959 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#EFA959
RGB
rgb(239, 169, 89)
HSL
hsl(32°, 82%, 64%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 29%, 63%, 6%)
HSV
hsv(32°, 63%, 94%)
XYZ
51.5877 47.4479 15.8906
Yxy
47.4479 0.4489 0.4129
Hunter Lab
68.8824 4.1562 7.2630
CIE-Lab
74.4754 17.8752 50.6933

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red239 / 255 (94%)
94%
Green169 / 255 (66%)
66%
Blue89 / 255 (35%)
35%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta29 / 100 (29%)
29%
Yellow63 / 100 (63%)
63%
Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#EFA959 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#EFA959 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #EFA959 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#EFA959

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.00:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.00:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.00:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EFA959 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#EFA959

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EFA959;

Text Color

color: #EFA959;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EFA959;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EFA95940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EFA959;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EFA959 0%, #ad6411 100%);

#EFA959 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EFA959 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.