#EF4B5B color
The hex color #EF4B5B is a vivid red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.7% red, 29.4% green and 35.7% blue (239, 75, 91).
Its hue angle is 354°, with 84% saturation and 62% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 69% magenta, 62% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Watermelonade (#EB4652), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.83:1).
#EF4B5B color codes
| HEX | #EF4B5B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(239, 75, 91) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.7%, 29.4%, 35.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(354, 84%, 62%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(354, 69%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 69%, 62%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(56.23, 63.37, 27.47) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(56.23, 69.06, 23.43) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(40.005, 24.144, 12.449) | |
| Decimal | 15682395 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EF4B5B, 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 #EF4B5B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.83:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #EF4B5B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.83:1 | 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 #EF4B5B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#77715aProtanopia
no red cones#a09457Deuteranopia
no green cones#ff1e52Tritanopia
no blue cones#878787Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ef4b5b; }
.text { color: #ef4b5b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ef4b5b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(239 75 91 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ef4b5b, #ef8d4b); }
Similar colors
#eb4652Watermelonade#e35a63Aphrodisiac#ea3c53Desire#ff355eRadical Red#fe4164Neon Fuchsia#e35f66Lovely Little Rosy#ef586cPink Pepper#ff4466Magic Potion
Closest common color name: Indian Red.
Questions
- What color is #EF4B5B?
- #EF4B5B is a vivid red, closest to the named color Watermelonade. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EF4B5B?
- The RGB value is 239, 75, 91: 239 red, 75 green and 91 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EF4B5B?
- The complementary color is #4BEFDF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EF4B5B?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.83:1 and white text 3.6:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.