#EF4213 Hex Color

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The hex code #ef4213 produces a saturated, warm red with a strong orange undertone. Its high intensity brings energy, urgency, and heat to calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and entertainment designs. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full-page background. Black text reaches about 5.5:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.

Questions about #ef4213

What is #ef4213 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ef4213 is rgb(239, 66, 19), in HSL hsl(13, 87%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 92%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #ef4213?
Pair #ef4213 with charcoal, deep navy, or warm cream to control its intensity. Charcoal creates a practical interface palette, while navy adds contrast and cream softens the orange undertone for packaging or editorial layouts.
Is #ef4213 readable on white or black?
#ef4213 has a 3.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.45:1 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.