Color #EF70CD Color / Colour Code #EF70CD
This page shows the hex color code for color #ef70cd (#EF70CD). The colour is a pink tone with 80% saturation and 69% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EF70CD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EF70CD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 286, 316, and 346 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 316, 76, and 196 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EF70CD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 316 and saturation at 80%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 316 to 1 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 316 with its complement at 136 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 #EF70CD
Lightness variations at hue 316 and 80% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EF70CD
Design Use Cases for #EF70CD
Vibrant Brand Color
#EF70CD has a strong 80% 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 69% lightness, #EF70CD 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
#EF70CD is in the pink range (hue 316). 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 #EF70CD (hue 316) to its complement at hue 136. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 346. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ef70cd, #71ef92);
CSS Code for #EF70CD
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About Color #EF70CD (#EF70CD)
#EF70CD is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 239 red, 112 green, and 205 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 316 degrees with 80% saturation and 69% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EF70CD is 161/255 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, 53% magenta, 14% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EF70CD against white is 2.67:1 and against black is 7.87:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 7.87:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #71EF92 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EF70CD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D271EF and #EF718E, 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 #EF70CD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EF70CD?
- #EF70CD is Color #EF70CD, a pink color (colour) with RGB(239, 112, 205), HSL(316, 80%, 69%), and CMYK(0%, 53%, 14%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 161/255.
- Is #EF70CD accessible for text?
- Against white, #EF70CD has a contrast ratio of 2.67:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 7.87:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EF70CD?
- The complementary colour is #71EF92 (hue 136). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D271EF and #EF718E. The triadic palette adds #CDEF71 and #71CDEF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EF70CD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ef70cd; or rgb(239, 112, 205); or hsl(316, 80%, 69%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 316 80% 69%; 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.