Color swatch image showing #EFDFAD with RGB(239,223,173) values
Color swatch image showing #EFDFAD with RGB(239,223,173) values

#EFDFAD Color Meaning and Information

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

#EFDFAD Color Information

#EFDFAD RGB value is (239, 223, 173). The hex color red value is 239, green is 223, and blue is 173. Its HSL format shows a hue of 45°, saturation of 67 percent, and lightness of 81 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 7 percent, 28 percent, 6 percent.

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#EFDFAD Color Meaning

Color #EFDFAD embodies natural warmth, subtle energy, and grounding stability. #EFDFAD mid-light beige-yellow conveys comfort and understated optimism. Psychologically, color #EFDFAD promotes emotional calm, balanced thought, and reflective moods, offering a gentle, non-distracting presence in both living and working spaces. Culturally, color #EFDFAD suggests harvest, nurturing, and endurance in Western symbolism, while Eastern traditions associate #EFDFAD with earth and grounding energy. Fengshui regards #EFDFAD hue as enhancing stability and flow in spaces, especially for areas requiring calm and focus. Spiritually, #EFDFAD resonates with the solar plexus chakra, encouraging confidence, grounded joy, and mindful energy. In design and arts, color #EFDFAD works as a subtle base or complementary tone. Its natural warmth pairs well with greens, browns, and muted accents, suitable for interiors, packaging, and artworks seeking calm sophistication.

Color Conversion

Convert #EFDFAD 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
#EFDFAD
RGB
rgb(239, 223, 173)
HSL
hsl(45°, 67%, 81%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 7%, 28%, 6%)
HSV
hsv(45°, 28%, 94%)
XYZ
69.5271 74.1432 50.1818
Yxy
74.1432 0.3587 0.3825
Hunter Lab
86.1064 -0.7555 7.7531
CIE-Lab
88.9901 -2.0293 26.5305

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red239 / 255 (94%)
94%
Green223 / 255 (87%)
87%
Blue173 / 255 (68%)
68%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta7 / 100 (7%)
Yellow28 / 100 (28%)
28%
Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#EFDFAD 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

#EFDFAD 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 #EFDFAD 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.

#FFFFFF
#EFDFAD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.33:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.33:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.33:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EFDFAD 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

#EFDFAD

protanopia

#e8e8b9

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EFDFAD;

Text Color

color: #EFDFAD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EFDFAD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EFDFAD40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EFDFAD 0%, #c69e27 100%);

#EFDFAD Color FAQs

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