#EF0E2C Hex Color
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High-intensity and impossible to ignore, #ef0e2c is a pure, saturated red that commands immediate attention. Because it is so loud, use this hex code sparingly as a 10% accent rather than a background. Pair it with soft, desaturated charcoals to ground its high energy. Black text remains readable against this shade, making it a functional choice for high-contrast alerts or urgent interface buttons.
Questions about #ef0e2c
What is #ef0e2c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ef0e2c is rgb(239, 14, 44), in HSL hsl(352, 89%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 94%, 82%, 6%.
How should I use #ef0e2c in UI design?
Treat #ef0e2c as a high-impact accent color rather than a primary background to maintain visual balance. It excels as a tool for urgent interface elements, such as critical error messages or call-to-action buttons, where you need to draw the eye immediately. Pair it with neutral charcoal to keep text readable.
Is #ef0e2c readable on white or black?
#ef0e2c has a 4.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.76:1 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.