#EF4B52 Hex Color
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#ef4b52 is a saturated, high-intensity red that commands immediate attention. Because of its extreme brightness, this color works best as a punchy 10% accent in UI design rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal grays or deep navies to ground its inherent energy. The hex code for this vivid shade is #ef4b52, which meets accessibility standards for black text.
Questions about #ef4b52
What is #ef4b52 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ef4b52 is rgb(239, 75, 82), in HSL hsl(357, 84%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 66%, 6%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
How can I effectively use #ef4b52 in UI design?
Use #ef4b52 as a 10% accent color to draw attention to call-to-action buttons or critical alerts rather than applying it to large background areas. This high-intensity red can overwhelm the user interface if overused, so balance it with neutral tones.
Which neutral colors ground the high energy of #ef4b52?
Is #ef4b52 readable on white or black?
#ef4b52 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.