#EF8A95 Hex Color
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This pastel red has a warm, mellow character that feels approachable rather than aggressive. Because of its high lightness, it functions best as a soft background or a supporting tone in spring-themed palettes. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal, providing excellent legibility for text. The hex code for this specific shade is #ef8a95, making it a reliable choice when you need a gentle pop of color.
Questions about #ef8a95
What is #ef8a95 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ef8a95 is rgb(239, 138, 149), in HSL hsl(353, 76%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 38%, 6%.
What design elements pair well with #ef8a95?
Deep charcoal provides the best contrast against #ef8a95, ensuring text remains legible while maintaining the softness of the palette. Using charcoal or deep slate tones prevents the lightness of this red from washing out your content.
How does #ef8a95 function in professional layouts?
It serves as an excellent supporting tone because its high lightness prevents it from overpowering other elements. Use it for subtle backgrounds or soft accents in spring-inspired branding when you want a pop of color without aggressive saturation.
Is #ef8a95 readable on white or black?
#ef8a95 has a 2.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.73:1 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.