Color #EF718B Color / Colour Code #EF718B
This page shows the hex color code for color #ef718b (#EF718B). The colour is a red 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 #EF718B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EF718B paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 318, 348, and 18 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 348, 108, and 228 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EF718B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 348 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 348 to 33 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 348 with its complement at 168 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 #EF718B
Lightness variations at hue 348 and 80% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EF718B
Design Use Cases for #EF718B
Vibrant Brand Color
#EF718B 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, #EF718B 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
#EF718B falls in the red spectrum (hue 348). 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 #EF718B (hue 348) to its complement at hue 168. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 18. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ef718b, #71efd6);
CSS Code for #EF718B
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About Color #EF718B (#EF718B)
#EF718B is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 239 red, 113 green, and 139 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 348 degrees with 80% saturation and 69% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EF718B is 154/255 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, 42% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EF718B against white is 2.84:1 and against black is 7.41:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 7.41:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #71EFD6 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EF718B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EF71C9 and #EF9771, 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 #EF718B
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EF718B?
- #EF718B is Color #EF718B, a red color (colour) with RGB(239, 113, 139), HSL(348, 80%, 69%), and CMYK(0%, 53%, 42%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 154/255.
- Is #EF718B accessible for text?
- Against white, #EF718B has a contrast ratio of 2.84:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 7.41:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EF718B?
- The complementary colour is #71EFD6 (hue 168). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EF71C9 and #EF9771. The triadic palette adds #8AEF71 and #718AEF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EF718B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ef718b; or rgb(239, 113, 139); or hsl(348, 80%, 69%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 348 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.