Information about #EFBF00 color

#EFBF00 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #EFBF00 belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(239, 191, 0) (93.7% red, 74.9% green, 0% blue), or CMYK 0 / 19 / 94 / 6 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#EFBF00 presents itself as a maximally vivid yellow — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Hive (#EFBD00). Nearby in the Register you will also find Royal Gold (#F5BD02) and Golden (#F5BF03).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(239, 191, 0)), which gives #EFBF00 its character. If you plan to put text on a #EFBF00 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 12.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 1.7:1. #EFBF00 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#EFBF00 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#EFBF00 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #EFBF00

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Hive color link
Hive

#EFBD00

Royal Gold color link
Royal Gold

#F5BD02

Golden color link
Golden

#F5BF03

Spotlight color link
Spotlight

#F8BF00

Mustard Gold color link
Mustard Gold

#F1B301

Golden Rod color link
Golden Rod

#F9BC08

Golden Poppy color link
Golden Poppy

#FCC200

Vivid Gold color link
Vivid Gold

#E7CA00

Mango color link
Mango

#FDBE02

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#EFBF00
  • RGB239, 191, 0
  • CMYK0, 19, 94, 6
  • CSSrgb(239, 191, 0)
  • HSL48°, 100%, 47%
  • HSL Precise47.95°, 100%, 46.863%
  • HSV48°, 100%, 94%
  • HSB48°, 100%, 94%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.937
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.749
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.000
  • GLSLvec3(0.937, 0.749, 0.000)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.937, 0.749, 0.000, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.937, 0.749, 0.000)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB93.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB74.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB0%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDEFBF00
  • DECIMAL ID15712000
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01