#EF9B92 Hex Color

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A muted, warm coral, #ef9b92 brings a youthful and approachable feeling to interface designs. This pastel shade shines as a background base, where it looks more sophisticated paired with dark charcoal than with standard white. Designers should use black text for the best legibility, as the 9.8:1 contrast ratio ensures excellent accessibility for body copy.

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What is #ef9b92 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #ef9b92 is rgb(239, 155, 146), in HSL hsl(6, 74%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 39%, 6%.

What colors pair well with #ef9b92 in a design layout?

Because #ef9b92 is a warm, muted pastel, it pairs effectively with deep neutrals like charcoal or navy to provide necessary contrast. These dark, cool tones ground the sweetness of the coral, preventing the design from feeling too washed out or overly feminine.

Is #ef9b92 readable on white or black?

#ef9b92 has a 2.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.77:1 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.

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