Color swatch image showing #EFDFAE with RGB(239,223,174) values
Color swatch image showing #EFDFAE with RGB(239,223,174) values

#EFDFAE Color Meaning and Information

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

#EFDFAE Color Information

#EFDFAE RGB value is (239, 223, 174). The hex color red value is 239, green is 223, and blue is 174. 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, 27 percent, 6 percent.

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#EFDFAE Color Meaning

Color #EFDFAE embodies natural warmth, subtle energy, and grounding stability. #EFDFAE mid-light beige-yellow conveys comfort and understated optimism. Psychologically, color #EFDFAE promotes emotional calm, balanced thought, and reflective moods, offering a gentle, non-distracting presence in both living and working spaces. Culturally, color #EFDFAE suggests harvest, nurturing, and endurance in Western symbolism, while Eastern traditions associate #EFDFAE with earth and grounding energy. Fengshui regards #EFDFAE hue as enhancing stability and flow in spaces, especially for areas requiring calm and focus. Spiritually, #EFDFAE resonates with the solar plexus chakra, encouraging confidence, grounded joy, and mindful energy. In design and arts, color #EFDFAE 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 #EFDFAE 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
#EFDFAE
RGB
rgb(239, 223, 174)
HSL
hsl(45°, 67%, 81%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 7%, 27%, 6%)
HSV
hsv(45°, 27%, 94%)
XYZ
69.6243 74.1821 50.6934
Yxy
74.1821 0.3580 0.3814
Hunter Lab
86.1290 -0.7075 7.6360
CIE-Lab
89.0085 -1.8986 26.0388

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red239 / 255 (94%)
94%
Green223 / 255 (87%)
87%
Blue174 / 255 (68%)
68%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta7 / 100 (7%)
Yellow27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#EFDFAE 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

#EFDFAE 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 #EFDFAE 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
#EFDFAE

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 #EFDFAE 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

#EFDFAE

protanopia

#e8e8ba

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EFDFAE;

Text Color

color: #EFDFAE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EFDFAE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EFDFAE40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

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

#EFDFAE Color FAQs

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