#EF5B70 Hex Color
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#ef5b70 is a saturated, high-energy red that grabs attention instantly. This bold shade pairs well with dark charcoal grays for a balanced contrast that tones down its intensity. Use it sparingly as a CTA or accent color rather than a primary background to avoid overwhelming the user interface. The hex code for this vivid red is #ef5b70.
Questions about #ef5b70
What is #ef5b70 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ef5b70 is rgb(239, 91, 112), in HSL hsl(351, 82%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 53%, 6%.
How can I effectively use #ef5b70 in UI design?
#ef5b70 works best as a focused accent or call-to-action button color that demands immediate attention. Because it is so saturated, avoid using it for large backgrounds, instead pairing it with charcoal or deep slate grays to anchor the visual intensity.
Does #ef5b70 work well as a text color?
Using #ef5b70 for body text is generally not recommended due to accessibility concerns regarding contrast ratios. It lacks the necessary darkness to be readable against standard light backgrounds, so save this vibrant red for high-impact headers or small UI elements instead.
Is #ef5b70 readable on white or black?
#ef5b70 has a 3.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.40:1 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.