#EF8F9A Hex Color
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Not the loud scarlet you might expect from a red. The hex code #ef8f9a is a pastel red, softened by white into something warm, mellow, and faintly rosy. That lightness makes it a strong background base, though it can look washed out beside pure white. Black text reads clearly on it at about 9.1:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. It pairs well with deep teal.
Questions about #ef8f9a
What is #ef8f9a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ef8f9a is rgb(239, 143, 154), in HSL hsl(353, 75%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 36%, 6%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ef8f9a?
Deep teal, navy, and plum all sharpen #ef8f9a without competing with its softness. For a softer palette, try warm cream or muted olive as supporting tones.
Is #ef8f9a readable on white or black?
#ef8f9a has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.06:1 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.