#EF81A6 Hex Color

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Warm and mellow, #ef81a6 is a light, moderately saturated pink with a soft red undertone. Its gentle brightness suggests kindness, tenderness, romance, and playful charm, fitting cosmetics, fashion, confectionery, and children’s products. Use the hex code #ef81a6 as a supporting tone beside plum or deep brown. Black text remains highly readable over this color.

Questions about #ef81a6

What is #ef81a6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ef81a6 is rgb(239, 129, 166), in HSL hsl(340, 77%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 31%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #ef81a6?
Pair #ef81a6 with plum, deep brown, or mauve for grounded contrast, while cream and soft blush create a gentler palette. Its warm red undertone works best with earthy or subdued companions instead of equally bright cool tones.
Is #ef81a6 readable on white or black?
#ef81a6 has a 2.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.36:1 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.