#EF605B Hex Color
Energetic coral red with warmth
Bright and strongly saturated, #ef605b is a warm red with soft coral undertones and moderate lightness. Its energetic character suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and urgent interface highlights. Use it as a focused accent with charcoal or deep teal rather than a full background. The hex code #ef605b supports readable black text at about 6.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #ef605b
What is #ef605b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ef605b is rgb(239, 96, 91), in HSL hsl(2, 82%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 62%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #ef605b?
Pair #ef605b with charcoal or deep teal for grounded contrast, or with warm neutrals for a softer palette that preserves its coral warmth while keeping the saturated red focused rather than overwhelming across layouts.
Is #ef605b readable on white or black?
#ef605b has a 3.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.49:1 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.