#EF4A5A Hex Color

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#ef4a5a is a saturated, warm red with a coral-pink undertone and bright, assertive energy. Its medium-light value makes it easy to spot, so it works best as a call-to-action, highlight, or small accent rather than a full-page background. The hex code #ef4a5a also supports black text at about 5.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.

Questions about #ef4a5a

What is #ef4a5a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ef4a5a is rgb(239, 74, 90), in HSL hsl(354, 84%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 62%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #ef4a5a in a design palette?
#ef4a5a pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted navy, giving its bright coral-red saturation room to breathe while using these tones for text, framing, and larger supporting areas.
Is #ef4a5a readable on white or black?
#ef4a5a has a 3.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.79:1 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.