#EF8F8F Hex Color
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This warm, desaturated coral offers a gentle energy suitable for user interfaces. The high contrast ratio against black text ensures readability for small body copy. While it feels fresh in spring-themed designs, use it sparingly as an accent rather than a dominant background to avoid visual fatigue. The hex code for this shade is #ef8f8f.
Questions about #ef8f8f
What is #ef8f8f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ef8f8f is rgb(239, 143, 143), in HSL hsl(0, 75%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 40%, 6%.
What colors pair well with the #ef8f8f coral shade?
Is #ef8f8f suitable for large background areas in web design?
Using #ef8f8f as a large background can lead to visual fatigue because its saturation level is high enough to be distracting over time. It functions best as a pop of color for call-to-action buttons or subtle highlights.
Is #ef8f8f readable on white or black?
#ef8f8f has a 2.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.99:1 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.