#EF4454 Hex Color
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Bright, saturated, and just dark enough to feel rich, this red has a soft raspberry edge that keeps it warm instead of harsh. The hex code #ef4454 pulls the eye fast, so treat it as an accent: buttons, badges, sale tags, small highlights. Full backgrounds get loud quickly. Deep charcoal or navy tames it well, and black text on top clears WCAG AA at about 5.6:1.
Questions about #ef4454
What is #ef4454 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ef4454 is rgb(239, 68, 84), in HSL hsl(354, 84%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 65%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #ef4454?
For most layouts, #ef4454 pairs best with deep, low-saturation partners like navy, charcoal, or dark forest green, which absorb its intensity. Warm creams work too if you want the red to read softer.
Is #ef4454 readable on white or black?
#ef4454 has a 3.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.62:1 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.