#EF5243 Color Information

Hex color code: #EF5243

The hex color #EF5243 is a vivid red with RGB values of (239, 82, 67) and HSL of (5°, 84%, 60%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameTomato
HEX
#EF5243
RGB
239, 82, 67
HSL
5°, 84%, 60%
CMYK
0%, 66%, 72%, 6%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #EF5243;
background-color: #EF5243;
border-color: #EF5243;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #EF5243;
border: 2px solid #EF5243;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#EF5243]
text-[#EF5243]
border-[#EF5243]
shadow-[0_0_10px_EF5243]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #EF5243, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #EF5243; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #EF5243; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #EF5243; background-color: #EF524315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #EF524320; border-left: 4px solid #EF5243; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #EF5243; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #EF5243 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

239, 82, 67

Red: 239 / Green: 82 / Blue: 67

HSL

5°, 84%, 60%

Hue: 5° / Saturation: 84% / Lightness: 60%

CMYK

0%, 66%, 72%, 6%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 66% / Yellow: 72% / Key: 6%

What color is #EF5243?

#EF5243 is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #EF5243 to RGB:

rgb(239, 82, 67)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #EF5243 to HSL:

hsl(5, 84%, 60%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #EF5243 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 66%, 72%, 6%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#EF5243 is a vivid red color with RGB values of 239, 82, 67 and HSL of 5°, 84%, 60%. This highly saturated hue evokes energy and excitement, making it suitable for widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #EF5243 is #43E0EF, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #EF438B.

Use #EF5243 in CSS: color: #EF5243 or background-color: #EF5243. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #EF5243

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 5.96:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EF5243?

#EF5243 is a vivid red color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #EF5243?

#EF5243 in RGB is (239, 82, 67) - 239 red, 82 green, and 67 blue.

How to use #EF5243 in CSS?

Use #EF5243 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #EF5243?

#43E0EF (complementary), #EF438B (analogous), and #D32212 (lighter shade) work well with #EF5243.