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#EFDF9D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EFDF9D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EFDF9D Color Information

#EFDF9D RGB value is (239, 223, 157). The hex color red value is 239, green is 223, and blue is 157. Its HSL format shows a hue of 48°, saturation of 72 percent, and lightness of78 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 7 percent, 34 percent, 6percent.

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#EFDF9D Color Meaning

color #EFDF9D signifies warmth, subtle sweetness, and understated calm. #EFDF9D pale, creamy yellow shade evokes soft sunlight and natural simplicity, promoting a sense of ease and gentle optimism. In color psychology, Color #EFDF9D encourages mental clarity, reduces tension, and fosters a nurturing, approachable atmosphere. Culturally, color #EFDF9D is often associated with comfort, domesticity, and hospitality. In Western traditions, #EFDF9D represents refinement and minimalism, while in Eastern symbolism, #EFDF9D can connect with purity and peaceful energy. Fengshui views #EFDF9D as a balancing color that enhances harmony in living spaces, particularly in areas meant for relaxation and social interaction. Spiritually, color #EFDF9D resonates with the Solar Plexus chakra, encouraging confidence and personal empowerment. Its light yellow undertones symbolize intellect, cheerfulness, and inspiration. Designers and artists use #EFDF9D to create soft contrasts, light backgrounds, or calm, welcoming palettes that feel natural and organic.

Color Conversion

Convert #EFDF9D 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
#EFDF9D
RGB
rgb(239, 223, 157)
HSL
hsl(48°, 72%, 78%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 7%, 34%, 6%)
HSV
hsv(48°, 34%, 94%)
XYZ
68.0701 73.5604 42.5092
Yxy
73.5604 0.3697 0.3995
Hunter Lab
85.7674 -1.4727 9.5018
CIE-Lab
88.7143 -4.0097 34.3676

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red239 / 255 (94%)
94%
Green223 / 255 (87%)
87%
Blue157 / 255 (62%)
62%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta7 / 100 (7%)
Yellow34 / 100 (34%)
34%
Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#EFDF9D 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

#EFDF9D 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 #EFDF9D 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EFDF9D 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

#EFDF9D

protanopia

#e8e8ad

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EFDF9D;

Text Color

color: #EFDF9D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EFDF9D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EFDF9D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EFDF9D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EFDF9D 0%, #c5a420 100%);

#EFDF9D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EFDF9D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.