Color #EF258A Color / Colour Code #EF258A
This page shows the hex color code for color #ef258a (#EF258A). The colour is a pink tone with 86% saturation and 54% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EF258A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EF258A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 300, 330, and 0 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 330, 90, and 210 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EF258A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 330 and saturation at 86%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 330 to 15 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 330 with its complement at 150 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 #EF258A
Lightness variations at hue 330 and 86% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EF258A
Design Use Cases for #EF258A
High-Impact Accent
With 86% saturation, #EF258A is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 54% lightness, #EF258A 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.
Playfulness & Compassion
#EF258A is in the pink range (hue 330). Pink ranges from energetic to gentle depending on saturation and lightness. Use it for beauty and cosmetics branding, social app interfaces, Valentine's themes, and youth-oriented design. Desaturated pinks work well as soft background tints.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #EF258A (hue 330) to its complement at hue 150. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 0. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ef258a, #25ef8a);
CSS Code for #EF258A
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About Color #EF258A (#EF258A)
#EF258A is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 239 red, 37 green, and 138 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 6.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 330 degrees with 86% saturation and 54% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EF258A is 109/255 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, 85% magenta, 42% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EF258A against white is 3.96:1 and against black is 5.30:1. 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 5.30:1.
The complementary colour #25EF8A creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EF258A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EF25EF and #EF2525, 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 #EF258A
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EF258A?
- #EF258A is Color #EF258A, a pink color (colour) with RGB(239, 37, 138), HSL(330, 86%, 54%), and CMYK(0%, 85%, 42%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 109/255.
- Is #EF258A accessible for text?
- Against white, #EF258A has a contrast ratio of 3.96:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.30:1 (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 #EF258A?
- The complementary colour is #25EF8A (hue 150). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EF25EF and #EF2525. The triadic palette adds #8AEF25 and #258AEF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EF258A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ef258a; or rgb(239, 37, 138); or hsl(330, 86%, 54%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 330 86% 54%; 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.