#EF235D Hex Color
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The hex code #ef235d is a highly saturated reddish pink with a warm, luminous character. Its strong chroma brings energy and urgency to calls to action, sports graphics, sales campaigns, and small UI accents. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a full background, and pair it with black text, which reaches about 5.1:1 contrast. That pairing meets WCAG AA for normal body text.
Questions about #ef235d
What is #ef235d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ef235d is rgb(239, 35, 93), in HSL hsl(343, 86%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 85%, 61%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #ef235d in a design palette?
Pair #ef235d with charcoal or navy to contain its high saturation, then add a muted cream for breathing room and warmth; this keeps the reddish pink focused instead of letting the palette become visually noisy in interfaces, posters, or campaign graphics.
Where does #ef235d work best in design?
#ef235d works best as a small accent, call-to-action color, or highlight against a restrained neutral interface; its high saturation draws attention quickly, while large filled areas can feel intense and make dense layouts harder to scan.
Is #ef235d readable on white or black?
#ef235d has a 4.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.06:1 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.