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#EFB9BE color code is #EFB9BE. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #efb9be.

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#EFB9BE Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #EFB9BE is 0.5677. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.70:1 against white and 12.35:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#EFB9BE on white1.70:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#EFB9BE on black12.35:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #EFB9BE1.70:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #EFB9BE12.35:1AAA

#EFB9BE — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #EFB9BE?+
The hex code for #EFB9BE is #EFB9BE. In RGB it's rgb(239, 185, 190), and in HSL it's hsl(354, 63%, 83%).
What is the RGB value of #EFB9BE?+
#EFB9BE in RGB is (239, 185, 190). Written in CSS: rgb(239, 185, 190).
What is the CMYK value of #EFB9BE?+
#EFB9BE converts to CMYK(0%, 23%, 21%, 6%) for print. Hex equivalent is #EFB9BE.
Is #efb9be a warm or cool color?+
#EFB9BE (#EFB9BE) is a warm red — its hue sits at 354° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #efb9be belong to?+
#EFB9BE belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 354°, 63%, 83% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #efb9be accessible for body text on a white background?+
#EFB9BE on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.7:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #efb9be?+
The nearest Pantone match for #EFB9BE (#EFB9BE) is 493 C Pantone 493 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #EFB9BE in design

Practical guidance for using #efb9be (#EFB9BE) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#EFB9BE (#EFB9BE) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 12.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #EFB9BE (#EFB9BE) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if red runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#EFB9BE flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #efb9be can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#EFB9BE works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.