#EF7B89 Hex Color
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This saturated, neon-leaning red demands attention. The hex code #ef7b89 serves best as a bold accent in UI designs, as it can be overwhelming as a primary background. It balances well against dark charcoal or muted navies. Because black text achieves a 7.9:1 contrast ratio, accessibility is straightforward. If you need similar pink shades with a softer profile, they are easy to find.
Questions about #ef7b89
What is #ef7b89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ef7b89 is rgb(239, 123, 137), in HSL hsl(353, 78%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 43%, 6%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
How should I use #ef7b89 in UI design without overwhelming users?
Treat #ef7b89 strictly as a functional accent color for call-to-action buttons or status indicators rather than a background. Its high intensity works perfectly to guide user attention against charcoal or deep neutral backgrounds without creating visual fatigue.
Is #ef7b89 readable on white or black?
#ef7b89 has a 2.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.86:1 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.