Color #EF8091 Color / Colour Code #EF8091
This page shows the hex color code for color #ef8091 (#EF8091). The colour is a red tone with 78% saturation and 72% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EF8091 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EF8091 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 321, 351, and 21 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 351, 111, and 231 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EF8091
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 351 and saturation at 78%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 351 to 36 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 351 with its complement at 171 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 #EF8091
Lightness variations at hue 351 and 78% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EF8091
Design Use Cases for #EF8091
Vibrant Brand Color
#EF8091 has a strong 78% 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.
Light Background Tint
#EF8091 at 72% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#EF8091 falls in the red spectrum (hue 351). 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 #EF8091 (hue 351) to its complement at hue 171. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 21. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ef8091, #80efdf);
CSS Code for #EF8091
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About Color #EF8091 (#EF8091)
#EF8091 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 239 red, 128 green, and 145 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 351 degrees with 78% saturation and 72% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EF8091 is 163/255 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, 46% magenta, 39% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EF8091 against white is 2.57:1 and against black is 8.17:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 8.17:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #80EFDF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EF8091. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EF80C8 and #EFA780, 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 #EF8091
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EF8091?
- #EF8091 is Color #EF8091, a red color (colour) with RGB(239, 128, 145), HSL(351, 78%, 72%), and CMYK(0%, 46%, 39%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 163/255.
- Is #EF8091 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EF8091 has a contrast ratio of 2.57:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 8.17:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EF8091?
- The complementary colour is #80EFDF (hue 171). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EF80C8 and #EFA780. The triadic palette adds #91EF80 and #8091EF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EF8091 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ef8091; or rgb(239, 128, 145); or hsl(351, 78%, 72%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 351 78% 72%; 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.