#EF7AD4 Hex Color

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This saturated magenta brings intense, beaming energy to any design. Because it sits on the louder side of the spectrum, #ef7ad4 works best as a 10 percent accent color rather than a large-scale background. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or slate greys, which ground its neon intensity. The hex code #ef7ad4 holds enough contrast for black text to remain legible.

Questions about #ef7ad4

What is #ef7ad4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ef7ad4 is rgb(239, 122, 212), in HSL hsl(314, 79%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 11%, 6%.
How should I use #ef7ad4 in a professional layout?
Use #ef7ad4 sparingly as a 10 percent accent color to avoid overwhelming your design with its neon intensity. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or dark slate greys, which ground the color and ensure your main layout remains readable and balanced.
Is #ef7ad4 readable on white or black?
#ef7ad4 has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.40:1 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.