#EF4865 Hex Color
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A high-energy, saturated red with distinct pink undertones, #ef4865 demands immediate attention. This makes it a strong choice for call-to-action buttons and UI accent elements. It performs best in small doses rather than as a dominant background. Since it supports a 5.8:1 contrast ratio with black text, you can safely use it for small, readable body text. The hex code is #ef4865.
Questions about #ef4865
What is #ef4865 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ef4865 is rgb(239, 72, 101), in HSL hsl(350, 84%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 58%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #ef4865?
Because of its high energy, this shade balances best with neutral, desaturated tones that prevent visual clutter. Try pairing it with charcoal for a sophisticated button contrast or a soft, cool light gray for clean, minimalist backgrounds.
Is #ef4865 readable on white or black?
#ef4865 has a 3.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.78:1 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.