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Chalky

#EFD48F

Chalky is a warm light color with the hex code #EFD48F. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 239, 212, 143 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 11%, 40%, 6% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chalky color values

HEX
#EFD48F
RGB
239, 212, 143
HSL
43°, 75%, 75%
CMYK
0, 11, 40, 6

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Chalky sits at 43° on the color wheel with 75% saturation and 75% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. At 75% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Chalky is rendered as rgb(239, 212, 143), where the red channel dominates at 239, giving the color a clear red cast. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Chalky translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 11M 40Y 6K. The low-to-moderate black value (6%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (40%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Chalky

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #EFD48F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 239, 212, 143;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#EFD48F',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 11%
Y: 40%
K: 6%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(239, 212, 143)
rgba(239, 212, 143, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 43° on the color wheel

Gucci logo
Gucci
Guinness logo
Guinness
McDonald's logo
McDonald's
Microsoft logo
Microsoft

Frequently asked questions

What color is #EFD48F?
#EFD48F is Chalky, a warm light color with RGB values of 239, 212, 143. It has a hue of 43°, 75% saturation, and 75% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #EFD48F?
The RGB color code for #EFD48F is rgb(239, 212, 143). This means it contains 239 red, 212 green, and 143 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chalky a warm or cool color?
Chalky (#EFD48F) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #EFD48F in CSS?
You can use #EFD48F in CSS with: background-color: #EFD48F; or color: #EFD48F; or as an RGB value: rgb(239, 212, 143). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 11%, 40%, 6%.

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