#EF8B8E Hex Color
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This salmon-hued pastel replaces traditional red aggression with mellow warmth. Designers appreciate that black text provides excellent readability against this shade. The hex code #ef8b8e performs best as a 30% supporting accent, particularly when paired with deep charcoal or slate grays. It feels too washed out for large UI backgrounds but adds a playful energy to small call-to-action buttons
Questions about #ef8b8e
What is #ef8b8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ef8b8e is rgb(239, 139, 142), in HSL hsl(358, 76%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 41%, 6%.
What colors pair best with #ef8b8e for UI design?
#ef8b8e functions best when paired with deep charcoal or slate grays to anchor its inherent playfulness. Because this salmon shade is quite bright, these darker neutral tones help ground the interface and ensure the color feels intentional rather than washed out.
Is #ef8b8e suitable for large backgrounds?
Using #ef8b8e as a primary background often leads to an overwhelming or washed-out visual experience due to its high saturation. Instead, save this shade for 30% accents like buttons, icons, or decorative borders where it can effectively draw the eye without compromising readability.
Is #ef8b8e readable on white or black?
#ef8b8e has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.75:1 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.