#EF805B Hex Color
Warm Coral Energy
Vivid but mellow, this coral-red is light enough to glow without shouting. The hex code #ef805b carries warm orange undertones that soften its urgency, so it works well as an accent for buttons, sale banners, or food packaging rather than a full background. It pairs nicely with deep teal, and black text on it passes AA at about 7.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #ef805b
What is #ef805b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ef805b is rgb(239, 128, 91), in HSL hsl(15, 82%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 62%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #ef805b?
#ef805b flatters deep teal for strong contrast or charcoal for a calmer, grounded palette. Cream and warm sand tones also work when you want the coral to lead without competing.
Is #ef805b readable on white or black?
#ef805b has a 2.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.90:1 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.