#EF036D Hex Color

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Highly saturated and luminous, #ef036d is a bold pink with a warm red undertone. Its intensity brings energy and instant attention, making it effective for calls to action, beauty packaging, nightlife graphics, and small accents. Use it sparingly beside navy or charcoal, since its brightness can overwhelm large areas. The hex code #ef036d provides about 4.9:1 contrast with black text, enough for WCAG AA body text.

Questions about #ef036d

What is #ef036d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ef036d is rgb(239, 3, 109), in HSL hsl(333, 98%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 99%, 54%, 6%.
Which colors pair well with #ef036d?
For a controlled, editorial contrast, pair #ef036d with navy or charcoal, then add a pale neutral to soften the palette while keeping the saturated pink focused on key interface or branding moments. Navy steadies its brightness, while charcoal gives a cleaner, less formal result.
Is #ef036d readable on white or black?
#ef036d has a 4.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.90:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.