analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EFEDD8 — Beige
#EFEDD8 is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 55° 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.
#efedd8
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #EFEDD8
- fbfaf4
- edebd3
- dfdcb2
- d2cc90
- c4bd6f
- b7ae4e
- 97903e
- 767030
- 555123
- 333115
- 121107
Color schemes using #EFEDD8
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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#EFEDD8 FAQ
What color is #EFEDD8?
#EFEDD8 is a shade of beige in the yellow family. It has a hue of 55 degrees, 42% saturation and 89% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #EFEDD8?
#EFEDD8 is rgb(239, 237, 216) in RGB, hsl(55, 42%, 89%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 10%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EFEDD8?
White text on this background reaches 1.18:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.78:1.
What colors go well with #EFEDD8?
Its direct complement is #D7D9EF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D7E5EF and #E1D7EF gives you contrast without the vibration.