Color #EF9EAD Color / Colour Code #EF9EAD
This page shows the hex color code for color #ef9ead (#EF9EAD). The colour is a red tone with 72% saturation and 78% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EF9EAD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EF9EAD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 319, 349, and 19 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 349, 109, and 229 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EF9EAD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 349 and saturation at 72%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 349 to 34 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 349 with its complement at 169 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 #EF9EAD
Lightness variations at hue 349 and 72% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EF9EAD
Design Use Cases for #EF9EAD
Vibrant Brand Color
#EF9EAD has a strong 72% 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
#EF9EAD at 78% 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
#EF9EAD falls in the red spectrum (hue 349). 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 #EF9EAD (hue 349) to its complement at hue 169. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 19. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ef9ead, #9fefe0);
CSS Code for #EF9EAD
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About Color #EF9EAD (#EF9EAD)
#EF9EAD is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 239 red, 158 green, and 173 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 349 degrees with 72% saturation and 78% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EF9EAD is 184/255 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, 34% magenta, 28% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EF9EAD against white is 2.07:1 and against black is 10.16:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 10.16:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #9FEFE0 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EF9EAD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EF9FD6 and #EFB89F, 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 #EF9EAD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EF9EAD?
- #EF9EAD is Color #EF9EAD, a red color (colour) with RGB(239, 158, 173), HSL(349, 72%, 78%), and CMYK(0%, 34%, 28%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 184/255.
- Is #EF9EAD accessible for text?
- Against white, #EF9EAD has a contrast ratio of 2.07:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 10.16:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EF9EAD?
- The complementary colour is #9FEFE0 (hue 169). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EF9FD6 and #EFB89F. The triadic palette adds #ADEF9F and #9FADEF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EF9EAD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ef9ead; or rgb(239, 158, 173); or hsl(349, 72%, 78%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 349 72% 78%; 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.