#EF264D Hex Color
Saturated hot-toned red with aggressive energy
This saturated, high-intensity red demands immediate attention. With its piercing, hot-toned profile, #ef264d functions best as a high-impact accent color rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal grays or deep teals to ground its aggressive energy. The hex code #ef264d provides enough contrast against black text to satisfy WCAG AA standards, making it effective for call-to-action buttons or urgent UI elements.
Questions about #ef264d
What is #ef264d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ef264d is rgb(239, 38, 77), in HSL hsl(348, 86%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 84%, 68%, 6%.
When should I use #ef264d in a design?
Reserve #ef264d for high-impact accents or call-to-action buttons where immediate user attention is required. Because this shade is incredibly saturated, it tends to overwhelm larger areas, so pair it with neutral backgrounds to maintain visual balance and accessibility.
Which colors pair well with #ef264d?
This intense red works best when grounded by darker, cooler tones like charcoal or deep teal. These contrasting colors prevent the red from looking chaotic while creating a sophisticated, modern palette that remains professional and easy to read.
Is #ef264d readable on white or black?
#ef264d has a 4.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.05:1 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.