#EF4572 Hex Color
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#ef4572 is a saturated pink-red with a warm, slightly magenta undertone. Its high chroma and medium-light value create an energetic, attention-grabbing feel for calls to action, sports graphics, sales, and romance. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full background. The #ef4572 hex code also supports readable black text at about 5.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #ef4572
What is #ef4572 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ef4572 is rgb(239, 69, 114), in HSL hsl(344, 84%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 52%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #ef4572?
#ef4572 pairs well with charcoal, navy, warm cream, and muted sage, which give its saturated pink-red enough structure without competing for attention. Use one restrained neutral as the main field and reserve this shade for accents.
Is #ef4572 readable on white or black?
#ef4572 has a 3.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.76:1 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.