Color #EF486F Color / Colour Code #EF486F
This page shows the hex color code for color #ef486f (#EF486F). The colour is a red tone with 84% saturation and 61% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EF486F against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EF486F paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 316, 346, and 16 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 346, 106, and 226 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EF486F
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 346 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 346 to 31 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 346 with its complement at 166 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 #EF486F
Lightness variations at hue 346 and 84% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EF486F
Design Use Cases for #EF486F
Vibrant Brand Color
#EF486F 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 61% lightness, #EF486F 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
#EF486F falls in the red spectrum (hue 346). 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 #EF486F (hue 346) to its complement at hue 166. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 16. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ef486f, #48efc8);
CSS Code for #EF486F
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Colors visually similar to #EF486F based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EF486F (#EF486F)
#EF486F is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 239 red, 72 green, and 111 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 346 degrees with 84% saturation and 61% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EF486F is 126/255 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, 70% magenta, 54% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EF486F against white is 3.60:1 and against black is 5.83:1. 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 5.83:1.
The complementary colour #48EFC8 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EF486F. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EF48C3 and #EF7548, 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 #EF486F
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EF486F?
- #EF486F is Color #EF486F, a red color (colour) with RGB(239, 72, 111), HSL(346, 84%, 61%), and CMYK(0%, 70%, 54%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 126/255.
- Is #EF486F accessible for text?
- Against white, #EF486F has a contrast ratio of 3.60:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.83:1 (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 #EF486F?
- The complementary colour is #48EFC8 (hue 166). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EF48C3 and #EF7548. The triadic palette adds #6FEF48 and #486FEF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EF486F in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ef486f; or rgb(239, 72, 111); or hsl(346, 84%, 61%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 346 84% 61%; 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.