Color #EB435B Color / Colour Code #EB435B
This page shows the hex color code for color #eb435b (#EB435B). The colour is a red tone with 81% saturation and 59% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EB435B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EB435B paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 321, 351, and 21 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 351, 111, and 231 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EB435B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 351 and saturation at 81%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 351 to 36 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 351 with its complement at 171 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #EB435B
Lightness variations at hue 351 and 81% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EB435B
Design Use Cases for #EB435B
Vibrant Brand Color
#EB435B has a strong 81% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 59% lightness, #EB435B has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#EB435B falls in the red spectrum (hue 351). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #EB435B (hue 351) to its complement at hue 171. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 21. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eb435b, #42ebd2);
CSS Code for #EB435B
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About Color #EB435B (#EB435B)
#EB435B is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 235 red, 67 green, and 91 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 351 degrees with 81% saturation and 59% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EB435B is 120/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 71% magenta, 61% yellow, and 8% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EB435B against white is 3.83:1 and against black is 5.49:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 5.49:1.
The complementary colour #42EBD2 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EB435B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EB42B0 and #EB7D42, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #EB435B
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EB435B?
- #EB435B is Color #EB435B, a red color (colour) with RGB(235, 67, 91), HSL(351, 81%, 59%), and CMYK(0%, 71%, 61%, 8%). Its perceived brightness is 120/255.
- Is #EB435B accessible for text?
- Against white, #EB435B has a contrast ratio of 3.83:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.49:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EB435B?
- The complementary colour is #42EBD2 (hue 171). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EB42B0 and #EB7D42. The triadic palette adds #5BEB42 and #425BEB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EB435B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #eb435b; or rgb(235, 67, 91); or hsl(351, 81%, 59%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 351 81% 59%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.