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#EFDE9F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EFDE9F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EFDE9F Color Information

#EFDE9F RGB value is (239, 222, 159). The hex color red value is 239, green is 222, and blue is 159. Its HSL format shows a hue of 47°, saturation of 71 percent, and lightness of78 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 7 percent, 33 percent, 6percent.

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#EFDE9F Color Meaning

color #EFDE9F signifies warmth, subtle sweetness, and understated calm. #EFDE9F pale, creamy yellow shade evokes soft sunlight and natural simplicity, promoting a sense of ease and gentle optimism. In color psychology, Color #EFDE9F encourages mental clarity, reduces tension, and fosters a nurturing, approachable atmosphere. Culturally, color #EFDE9F is often associated with comfort, domesticity, and hospitality. In Western traditions, #EFDE9F represents refinement and minimalism, while in Eastern symbolism, #EFDE9F can connect with purity and peaceful energy. Fengshui views #EFDE9F as a balancing color that enhances harmony in living spaces, particularly in areas meant for relaxation and social interaction. Spiritually, color #EFDE9F resonates with the Solar Plexus chakra, encouraging confidence and personal empowerment. Its light yellow undertones symbolize intellect, cheerfulness, and inspiration. Designers and artists use #EFDE9F to create soft contrasts, light backgrounds, or calm, welcoming palettes that feel natural and organic.

Color Conversion

Convert #EFDE9F 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
#EFDE9F
RGB
rgb(239, 222, 159)
HSL
hsl(47°, 71%, 78%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 7%, 33%, 6%)
HSV
hsv(47°, 33%, 94%)
XYZ
67.9759 73.0965 43.3272
Yxy
73.0965 0.3686 0.3964
Hunter Lab
85.4965 -1.1924 9.1384
CIE-Lab
88.4937 -3.2653 33.0556

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red239 / 255 (94%)
94%
Green222 / 255 (87%)
87%
Blue159 / 255 (62%)
62%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta7 / 100 (7%)
Yellow33 / 100 (33%)
33%
Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#EFDE9F 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

#EFDE9F 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 #EFDE9F 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 #EFDE9F 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

#EFDE9F

protanopia

#e8e7ae

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EFDE9F;

Text Color

color: #EFDE9F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EFDE9F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EFDE9F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EFDE9F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EFDE9F 0%, #c3a021 100%);

#EFDE9F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EFDE9F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.