Color swatch image showing #EFDEC5 with RGB(239,222,197) values

#EFDEC5 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EFDEC5 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EFDEC5 Color Information

#EFDEC5 RGB value is (239, 222, 197). The hex color red value is 239, green is 222, and blue is 197. Its HSL format shows a hue of 36°, saturation of 57 percent, and lightness of 85 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 7 percent, 18 percent, 6 percent.

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#EFDEC5 Color Meaning

Color #EFDEC5 embodies organic luster, quiet luxury, and timeless elegance. #EFDEC5 warm, pale grey with a hint of yellow mimics the inner glow of a real #EFDEC5, suggesting value that is natural, refined, and softly radiant. Psychologically, color #EFDEC5 is soothing and dignifying, promoting feelings of calm sophistication, intrinsic worth, and understated grace. #EFDEC5 provides a neutral backdrop that feels rich and tactile, elevating other colors without competing. #EFDEC5 color speaks of quality that is inherent, not applied. Culturally, color #EFDEC5 is associated with classic jewelry, haute couture, and high-end interior design, symbolizing purity, wisdom gained through experience, and traditional luxury. Symbolically, #EFDEC5 represents hidden beauty revealed, value formed through irritation and time, and light that is reflected rather than emitted. Spiritually, color #EFDEC5 aligns with the crown chakra's connection to higher wisdom, but in a grounded, tangible form—enlightenment made material and wearable.

Color Conversion

Convert #EFDEC5 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
#EFDEC5
RGB
rgb(239, 222, 197)
HSL
hsl(36°, 57%, 85%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 7%, 18%, 6%)
HSV
hsv(36°, 18%, 94%)
XYZ
71.7959 74.6245 63.4432
Yxy
74.6245 0.3421 0.3556
Hunter Lab
86.3855 0.6968 4.5349
CIE-Lab
89.2168 1.8416 14.3614

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red239 / 255 (94%)
94%
Green222 / 255 (87%)
87%
Blue197 / 255 (77%)
77%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta7 / 100 (7%)
Yellow18 / 100 (18%)
18%
Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#EFDEC5 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

#EFDEC5 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 #EFDEC5 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
#EFDEC5

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 #EFDEC5 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

#EFDEC5

protanopia

#e8e7cb

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EFDEC5;

Text Color

color: #EFDEC5;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EFDEC5;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EFDEC540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EFDEC5;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EFDEC5 0%, #c38a35 100%);

#EFDEC5 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EFDEC5 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.