#EF3BC5 Hex Color

Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors

Hex color #ef3bc5 graphic
Highly saturated and bright, #ef3bc5 has a warm pink-magenta cast that feels energetic, playful, and attention-grabbing. The hex code works best as a small accent for calls to action, cosmetics, nightlife, or fashion, especially against charcoal or deep navy. Black text reads clearly on it, with about a 6.1:1 contrast ratio for body copy.

Questions about #ef3bc5

What is #ef3bc5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ef3bc5 is rgb(239, 59, 197), in HSL hsl(314, 85%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 18%, 6%.
Is #ef3bc5 a warm or cool color?
#ef3bc5 reads as a warm pink-magenta because its strong red component gives the hue a lively, rosy cast rather than a violet-blue feel. Its high saturation makes it feel energetic and playful, especially in small accent areas.
What colors pair well with #ef3bc5?
Pair #ef3bc5 with charcoal or deep navy to ground its vivid pink-magenta energy, or use white for a sharper, high-contrast look. These combinations work well for calls to action, fashion layouts, cosmetics, and nightlife graphics.
Is #ef3bc5 readable on white or black?
#ef3bc5 has a 3.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.10:1 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.