Color swatch image showing #EFDEC1 with RGB(239,222,193) values

#EFDEC1 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EFDEC1 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EFDEC1 Color Information

#EFDEC1 RGB value is (239, 222, 193). The hex color red value is 239, green is 222, and blue is 193. Its HSL format shows a hue of 38°, saturation of 59 percent, and lightness of 85 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 7 percent, 19 percent, 6 percent.

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#EFDEC1 Color Meaning

Color #EFDEC1 signifies cultured warmth, historical cleanliness, and refined neutrality. #EFDEC1 pale, yellowish-beige suggests aged linen, classic interior walls, and the pages of well-kept old books. Psychologically, color #EFDEC1 evokes a sense of curated calm, understated elegance, and light that is warm, diffused, and slightly timeworn. #EFDEC1 culturally references traditional Dutch interiors, museum conservation, and the palette of heritage craftsmanship. Spiritually, #EFDEC1 color represents purity achieved through culture and time, light filtered by history, and a cleanliness that is welcoming and wise, embodying a sophisticated and gentle luminosity.

Color Conversion

Convert #EFDEC1 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
#EFDEC1
RGB
rgb(239, 222, 193)
HSL
hsl(38°, 59%, 85%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 7%, 19%, 6%)
HSV
hsv(38°, 19%, 94%)
XYZ
71.3435 74.4435 61.0609
Yxy
74.4435 0.3449 0.3599
Hunter Lab
86.2806 0.4710 5.0852
CIE-Lab
89.1317 1.2501 16.3323

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red239 / 255 (94%)
94%
Green222 / 255 (87%)
87%
Blue193 / 255 (76%)
76%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta7 / 100 (7%)
Yellow19 / 100 (19%)
19%
Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#EFDEC1 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

#EFDEC1 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 #EFDEC1 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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#EFDEC1

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.32:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.32:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.32:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EFDEC1 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

#EFDEC1

protanopia

#e8e7c8

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EFDEC1;

Text Color

color: #EFDEC1;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EFDEC1;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EFDEC140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EFDEC1;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EFDEC1 0%, #c59033 100%);

#EFDEC1 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EFDEC1 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.