#EF5D5B Hex Color
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Bright and warm, #ef5d5b is a fairly saturated red with soft coral undertones and strong visual energy. Use it as a small accent for calls to action, sale graphics, sports branding, or alerts rather than a full-page background. Black text reads clearly on it, with about a 6.4:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #ef5d5b.
Questions about #ef5d5b
What is #ef5d5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ef5d5b is rgb(239, 93, 91), in HSL hsl(1, 82%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 62%, 6%.
Is #ef5d5b a warm or cool color?
#ef5d5b reads as a warm red because its bright red base is softened by coral undertones, giving it a lively, approachable feel rather than the sharper character of a blue-based red. It works well when designs need energy and warmth.
What colors pair well with #ef5d5b?
Where should #ef5d5b be used in a design?
#ef5d5b works best as a focused accent for calls to action, sale graphics, alerts, sports branding, and other high-energy moments, where its warm saturation can draw attention quickly without filling the entire layout. Pair it with calmer backgrounds to keep the visual balance comfortable.
Is #ef5d5b readable on white or black?
#ef5d5b has a 3.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.38:1 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.