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#EFD79F — Oat

#EFD79F is a light saturated yellow sitting at 42° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.

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Tints and shades of #EFD79F

Color schemes using #EFD79F

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

complementary

Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.

split complementary

A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.

triadic

Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.

tetradic

Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.

monochromatic

A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.

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#EFD79F FAQ

What color is #EFD79F?

#EFD79F is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 42 degrees, 71% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #EFD79F?

#EFD79F is rgb(239, 215, 159) in RGB, hsl(42, 71%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 10%, 33%, 6%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #EFD79F?

White text on this background reaches 1.41:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.89:1.

What colors go well with #EFD79F?

Its direct complement is #9FB7EF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9FDFEF and #AF9FEF gives you contrast without the vibration.