#EF5E48 Color Information

Hex color code: #EF5E48

The hex color #EF5E48 is a bold red with RGB values of (239, 94, 72) and HSL of (8°, 84%, 61%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameTomato

HEX

#EF5E48

RGB

239, 94, 72

HSL

8°, 84%, 61%

CMYK

0%, 61%, 70%, 6%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #EF5E48;
background-color: #EF5E48;
border-color: #EF5E48;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #EF5E48;
border: 2px solid #EF5E48;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#EF5E48]
text-[#EF5E48]
border-[#EF5E48]
shadow-[0_0_10px_EF5E48]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #EF5E48, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #EF5E48; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #EF5E48; 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 #EF5E48; background-color: #EF5E4815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #EF5E4820; border-left: 4px solid #EF5E48; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #EF5E48; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #EF5E48 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

239, 94, 72

Red: 239 / Green: 94 / Blue: 72

HSL

8°, 84%, 61%

Hue: 8° / Saturation: 84% / Lightness: 61%

CMYK

0%, 61%, 70%, 6%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 61% / Yellow: 70% / Key: 6%

What color is #EF5E48?

#EF5E48 is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

48D9EF

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #EF5E48 to RGB:

rgb(239, 94, 72)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #EF5E48 to HSL:

hsl(8, 84%, 61%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #EF5E48 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 61%, 70%, 6%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A vivid red tone, #EF5E48 has RGB (239, 94, 72) and HSL (8°, 84%, 61%). Known for evoking energy and excitement, this highly saturated hue is popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #EF5E48 is #48D9EF, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #EF4885.

Use #EF5E48 in CSS: color: #EF5E48 or background-color: #EF5E48. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #EF5E48

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.36:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EF5E48?

#EF5E48 is a vivid red color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #EF5E48?

#EF5E48 in RGB is (239, 94, 72) - 239 red, 94 green, and 72 blue.

How to use #EF5E48 in CSS?

Use #EF5E48 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #EF5E48?

#48D9EF (complementary), #EF4885 (analogous), and #D82D13 (lighter shade) work well with #EF5E48.