#EF8D9C Hex Color
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Somewhere between bubblegum and a rose petal, #ef8d9c is a pastel red with a warm, mellow glow. Its high lightness keeps it friendly rather than fierce, so it works best as a soft background or supporting tone. It flatters deep teal and olive accents, and black text stays comfortably readable on top.
Questions about #ef8d9c
What is #ef8d9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ef8d9c is rgb(239, 141, 156), in HSL hsl(351, 75%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 35%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #ef8d9c?
Deep teal, olive green, and charcoal all bring out the warmth in #ef8d9c without clashing. For a softer look, try cream or muted mauve as supporting tones and let this pink stay dominant.
What mood does the color #ef8d9c convey?
It reads soft, gentle, and warm, closer to affection than urgency despite its red base. The pastel lightness strips away red's aggression, making it a fit for romance, youth, and spring themes.
Is #ef8d9c readable on white or black?
#ef8d9c has a 2.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.96:1 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.