#EF708C Hex Color
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#ef708c is a high-energy pinkish-red that demands immediate attention. This saturated tone works best as a 10% accent color rather than a dominant background, where its intensity can quickly overwhelm a UI. For a sophisticated balance, pair this bold hue with deep charcoal or slate greys. The hex code for this color is #ef708c, which provides excellent contrast when used with black text.
Questions about #ef708c
What is #ef708c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ef708c is rgb(239, 112, 140), in HSL hsl(347, 80%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 41%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #ef708c for a professional look?
Pair #ef708c with charcoal or deep slate greys to temper its intensity and add a sophisticated, grounded feel to your design. These neutrals allow the brightness of the pinkish-red to stand out as a purposeful accent rather than overwhelming the layout.
Is #ef708c suitable for use as a primary interface background?
Using #ef708c as a dominant background is generally discouraged because its high saturation can quickly overwhelm a UI and cause eye strain. Instead, reserve this bold hue for small, high-impact elements like buttons or notification badges where its urgency effectively guides user attention.
Is #ef708c readable on white or black?
#ef708c has a 2.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.36:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.