#EFC99F Hex Code
Color Name: Desert Sand
What is hex #EFC99F Color?
The color name of hex code #EFC99F is Desert Sand. The RGB values are (239, 201, 159) which means it is composed of
40% red, 34% green and 27% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:16 Y:34 K:6. In the HSV/HSB scale, #EFC99F has a hue of 32°, 33% saturation and a brightness value of 94%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #EFC99F Color Codes
| Color Name | Desert Sand |
| RGB Values | (239, 201, 159) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 16%, 34%, 6%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (32°, 33%, 94%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FFCC99 |
| Inverse Color | #103660 [Dark Midnight Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 719 C |
| Closest RAL | 1014 [Ivory] |
| Complementary Color | #9FC5EF [Baby Blue Eyes] |
| #EFC99F Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C8C8C8 |
| Desaturated | #C7C7C7 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #D0D0D0 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #CECECE |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E1E1E1 |
Hex #EFC99F Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #EFC99F is #9FC5EF which is called Baby Blue Eyes. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #EFC99F color is offered by #9FC5EF. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #EFC99F are #EDEF9F and #EFA19F, called Pale Goldenrod and Mauvelous, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #EFC99F with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #EFC99F are #9FEDEF (Waterspout) and #A19FEF (Maximum Blue Purple). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#EFC99F triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #9FEFC9 (Magic Mint) and #C99FEF (Bright Ube) along with #EFC99F, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #EFC99F has #9FEFC9 (Magic Mint), #9FC5EF (Baby Blue Eyes) and #EF9FC5 (Metallic Pink). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #EFC99F contains #9FEFA1 (Granny Smith Apple), #9FC5EF (Baby Blue Eyes) and #EF9FED (Lavender Rose). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #EFC99F Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #EFC99F rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of EFC99F Color
Tints
F2D4B2- F4D9BC
- F5DFC5
- F7E4CF
- F9E9D9
- FAEFE2
- FCF4EC
- FDFAF5
Tones
- D9BA99
- CEB396
- C3AC93
- B8A590
- AC9D8C
- A19689
- 968F86
- 8B8783
Shades
- BFA17F
- A78D6F
- 8F795F
- 786550
- 605040
- 483C30
- 302820
- 181410
#EFC99F Color Patterns
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#EFC99F Gingham Checks
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#EFC99F Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#EFC99F Polka Dots Pattern
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#EFC99F Honeycomb Pattern
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#EFC99F Leaves Pattern
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#EFC99F Houndstooth Pattern
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#EFC99F Trellis Pattern
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#EFC99F Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
