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#EFD76B color code is #EFD76B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #efd76b.

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#EFD76B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #EFD76B is 0.6801. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.44:1 against white and 14.60:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#EFD76B on white1.44:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#EFD76B on black14.60:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #EFD76B1.44:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #EFD76B14.60:1AAA

#EFD76B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #EFD76B?+
The hex code for #EFD76B is #EFD76B. In RGB it's rgb(239, 215, 107), and in HSL it's hsl(49, 80%, 68%).
What is the RGB value of #EFD76B?+
#EFD76B in RGB is (239, 215, 107). Written in CSS: rgb(239, 215, 107).
What is the CMYK value of #EFD76B?+
#EFD76B converts to CMYK(0%, 10%, 55%, 6%) for print. Hex equivalent is #EFD76B.
Is #efd76b a warm or cool color?+
#EFD76B (#EFD76B) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 49° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #efd76b belong to?+
#EFD76B belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 49°, 80%, 68% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #efd76b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#EFD76B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.44:1 — 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 #efd76b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #EFD76B (#EFD76B) is 594 C Pantone 594 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #EFD76B in design

Practical guidance for using #efd76b (#EFD76B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#EFD76B (#EFD76B) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 14.6:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #EFD76B (#EFD76B) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#EFD76B 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 — #efd76b 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

#EFD76B 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.