#EF8D88 Hex Color
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This muted, pastel red offers a gentle warmth that feels approachable and youthful. Because of its medium saturation, #ef8d88 works well as a supporting background tone, especially when paired with slate gray or charcoal for contrast. It provides excellent readability for black text, making it a reliable choice for UI elements. Use the hex code #ef8d88 sparingly to avoid overwhelming your layout with its inherent sweetness.
Questions about #ef8d88
What is #ef8d88 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ef8d88 is rgb(239, 141, 136), in HSL hsl(3, 76%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 43%, 6%.
Which color combinations work best with #ef8d88?
#ef8d88 pairs effectively with deep neutrals like charcoal or slate gray to anchor its inherent sweetness. These dark, cool contrasts allow the warmth of the red to pop without overwhelming your design, ensuring a balanced and professional look for UI interfaces.
Is #ef8d88 a suitable choice for body text?
While #ef8d88 offers a pleasant, soft aesthetic, it lacks sufficient contrast against white backgrounds for standard body text accessibility. Use it primarily for accents, buttons, or header elements, ensuring you pair it with dark, high-contrast typography to maintain readability for all users.
Is #ef8d88 readable on white or black?
#ef8d88 has a 2.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.83:1 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.