#EF7790 Hex Color
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#ef7790 is a warm, fairly saturated reddish pink with a bright, mellow finish. Its high lightness gives it energy without the harshness of a darker red, making it effective for romance, entertainment, sales, and sports accents. Use it as a supporting tone or focused callout rather than a full interface background. The hex code is #ef7790, and black text reaches about 7.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #ef7790
What is #ef7790 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ef7790 is rgb(239, 119, 144), in HSL hsl(348, 79%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 40%, 6%.
Does #ef7790 work with black text?
#ef7790 supports black text at about a 7.7:1 contrast ratio, exceeding the WCAG AA 4.5:1 requirement for normal body text and making this pink practical for readable labels, buttons, and short interface copy.
What colors pair well with #ef7790?
Pair #ef7790 with charcoal or navy to ground its bright warmth, or use a muted sage accent for softer contrast; keep the surrounding palette restrained so the saturated pink remains the visual focus.
Is #ef7790 readable on white or black?
#ef7790 has a 2.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.71:1 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.