#EF9995 Hex Color
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#ef9995 is a light, pastel red with a gentle warmth that avoids harsh saturation. It works best as an accent color rather than a primary background, where it risks feeling washed out. This shade pairs well with deep charcoal grays for a modern, balanced contrast. Because it provides high contrast with black text, it is useful for accessible web interface components like alerts or call-to-action buttons.
Questions about #ef9995
What is #ef9995 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ef9995 is rgb(239, 153, 149), in HSL hsl(3, 74%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 38%, 6%.
Which color combinations work best with #ef9995?
#ef9995 shines when paired with charcoal or deep slate tones, which provide the grounding contrast this pastel needs to avoid looking washed out. Because it is light and warm, avoiding other similarly saturated pastels keeps your layout balanced and readable.
Is #ef9995 suitable for UI text?
#ef9995 is generally too light and low-contrast for body text, but it is excellent for UI elements like buttons, alert banners, or call-to-action highlights. Ensure you overlay it with dark, high-contrast text to maintain accessibility standards for all users.
Is #ef9995 readable on white or black?
#ef9995 has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.66:1 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.