Color #EF439D Color / Colour Code #EF439D
This page shows the hex color code for color #ef439d (#EF439D). The colour is a pink tone with 84% saturation and 60% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EF439D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EF439D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 299, 329, and 359 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 329, 89, and 209 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EF439D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 329 and saturation at 84%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 329 to 14 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 329 with its complement at 149 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 #EF439D
Lightness variations at hue 329 and 84% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EF439D
Design Use Cases for #EF439D
Vibrant Brand Color
#EF439D has a strong 84% 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 60% lightness, #EF439D 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
#EF439D is in the pink range (hue 329). 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 #EF439D (hue 329) to its complement at hue 149. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 359. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ef439d, #43ef96);
CSS Code for #EF439D
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About Color #EF439D (#EF439D)
#EF439D is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 239 red, 67 green, and 157 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 329 degrees with 84% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EF439D is 129/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 72% magenta, 34% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EF439D against white is 3.52:1 and against black is 5.96:1. 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 5.96:1.
The complementary colour #43EF96 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EF439D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EC43EF and #EF4346, 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 #EF439D
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EF439D?
- #EF439D is Color #EF439D, a pink color (colour) with RGB(239, 67, 157), HSL(329, 84%, 60%), and CMYK(0%, 72%, 34%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 129/255.
- Is #EF439D accessible for text?
- Against white, #EF439D has a contrast ratio of 3.52:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.96:1 (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 #EF439D?
- The complementary colour is #43EF96 (hue 149). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EC43EF and #EF4346. The triadic palette adds #9CEF43 and #439CEF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EF439D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ef439d; or rgb(239, 67, 157); or hsl(329, 84%, 60%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 329 84% 60%; 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.