Color swatch image showing #EFDECE with RGB(239,222,206) values

#EFDECE Color Meaning and Information

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

#EFDECE Color Information

#EFDECE RGB value is (239, 222, 206). The hex color red value is 239, green is 222, and blue is 206. Its HSL format shows a hue of 29°, saturation of 51 percent, and lightness of 87 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 7 percent, 14 percent, 6 percent.

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#EFDECE Color Meaning

Color #EFDECE expresses soft neutrality, tactile comfort, and understated elegance. #EFDECE warm off-white mimics the inner shell of the #EFDECE nut—creamy, slightly beige, and gently organic. Psychologically, color #EFDECE reduces visual tension in interiors and interfaces by diffusing light without stark contrast. #EFDECE feels more intentional than pure white and more calming than beige, making #EFDECE ideal for wellness spaces, editorial design, and inclusive digital products that prioritize readability over flair. In fashion and packaging, #EFDECE communicates quiet luxury—think unbleached linen, ceramic tableware, or clean beauty. Culturally, #EFDECE aligns with “quiet consumerism,” where value lies in subtlety and sustainability rather than loud branding. Spiritually, #EFDECE suggests nourishment without excess: gentle care for self and environment. Use color #EFDECE as a foundational tone when you need warmth without color dominance—especially in minimalist, accessible, or aging-friendly design systems.

Color Conversion

Convert #EFDECE 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
#EFDECE
RGB
rgb(239, 222, 206)
HSL
hsl(29°, 51%, 87%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 7%, 14%, 6%)
HSV
hsv(29°, 14%, 94%)
XYZ
72.8585 75.0495 69.0385
Yxy
75.0495 0.3358 0.3459
Hunter Lab
86.6311 1.2292 3.2372
CIE-Lab
89.4162 3.2176 9.9320

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red239 / 255 (94%)
94%
Green222 / 255 (87%)
87%
Blue206 / 255 (81%)
81%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta7 / 100 (7%)
Yellow14 / 100 (14%)
14%
Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#EFDECE 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

#EFDECE 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 #EFDECE 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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#EFDECE

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.31:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EFDECE 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

#EFDECE

protanopia

#e8e7d2

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EFDECE;

Text Color

color: #EFDECE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EFDECE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EFDECE40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EFDECE 0%, #bf7d3e 100%);

#EFDECE Color FAQs

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