Trial by Fire color: hex code #EF3939
Trial by Fire has the hex code #EF3939. It is a vivid red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.7% red, 22.4% green and 22.4% blue (239, 57, 57).
Its hue angle is 0°, with 85% saturation and 58% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 76% magenta, 76% yellow and 6% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.31:1).
Trial by Fire (#EF3939) color codes
| HEX | #EF3939 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(239, 57, 57) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.7%, 22.4%, 22.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 85%, 58%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 76%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 76%, 76%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(53.58, 67.8, 43.66) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(53.58, 80.65, 32.78) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(37.803, 21.578, 6.045) | |
| Decimal | 15677753 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Trial by Fire, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #EF3939 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.31:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #EF3939 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.31:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #EF3939 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#716737Protanopia
no red cones#9e8e31Deuteranopia
no green cones#ff003cTritanopia
no blue cones#808080Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ef3939; }
.text { color: #ef3939; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ef3939; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(239 57 57 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ef3939, #ef9439); }Similar colors
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See #EF3939 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #EF3939?
- #EF3939 is a vivid red known as Trial by Fire. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Trial by Fire?
- The RGB value is 239, 57, 57: 239 red, 57 green and 57 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Trial by Fire?
- The complementary color is #39EFEF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EF3939?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.31:1 and white text 3.95:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.