Color #EFB8BD Color / Colour Code #EFB8BD
This page shows the hex color code for color #efb8bd (#EFB8BD). The colour is a red tone with 63% saturation and 83% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EFB8BD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EFB8BD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 325, 355, and 25 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 355, 115, and 235 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EFB8BD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 355 and saturation at 63%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 355 to 40 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 355 with its complement at 175 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 #EFB8BD
Lightness variations at hue 355 and 63% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EFB8BD
Design Use Cases for #EFB8BD
Vibrant Brand Color
#EFB8BD has a strong 63% 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
#EFB8BD at 83% 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
#EFB8BD falls in the red spectrum (hue 355). 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 #EFB8BD (hue 355) to its complement at hue 175. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 25. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #efb8bd, #b8efea);
CSS Code for #EFB8BD
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Colors visually similar to #EFB8BD based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EFB8BD (#EFB8BD)
#EFB8BD is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 239 red, 184 green, and 189 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 355 degrees with 63% saturation and 83% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EFB8BD is 201/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 23% magenta, 21% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EFB8BD against white is 1.71:1 and against black is 12.26:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.26:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #B8EFEA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EFB8BD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EFB8D8 and #EFCFB8, 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 #EFB8BD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EFB8BD?
- #EFB8BD is Color #EFB8BD, a red color (colour) with RGB(239, 184, 189), HSL(355, 63%, 83%), and CMYK(0%, 23%, 21%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 201/255.
- Is #EFB8BD accessible for text?
- Against white, #EFB8BD has a contrast ratio of 1.71:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.26:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EFB8BD?
- The complementary colour is #B8EFEA (hue 175). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EFB8D8 and #EFCFB8. The triadic palette adds #BDEFB8 and #B8BDEF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EFB8BD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #efb8bd; or rgb(239, 184, 189); or hsl(355, 63%, 83%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 355 63% 83%; 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.