#EF8561 Color Information

Hex color code: #EF8561

The hex color #EF8561 is a bold orange with RGB values of (239, 133, 97) and HSL of (15°, 82%, 66%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:
Color NameSalmon
HEX
#EF8561
RGB
239, 133, 97
HSL
15°, 82%, 66%
CMYK
0%, 44%, 59%, 6%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #EF8561;
background-color: #EF8561;
border-color: #EF8561;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #EF8561;
border: 2px solid #EF8561;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#EF8561]
text-[#EF8561]
border-[#EF8561]
shadow-[0_0_10px_EF8561]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #EF8561, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #EF8561; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #EF8561; 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 #EF8561; background-color: #EF856115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #EF856120; border-left: 4px solid #EF8561; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #EF8561; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #EF8561 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

239, 133, 97

Red: 239 / Green: 133 / Blue: 97

HSL

15°, 82%, 66%

Hue: 15° / Saturation: 82% / Lightness: 66%

CMYK

0%, 44%, 59%, 6%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 44% / Yellow: 59% / Key: 6%

What color is #EF8561?

#EF8561 is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #EF8561 to RGB:

rgb(239, 133, 97)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #EF8561 to HSL:

hsl(15, 82%, 66%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #EF8561 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 44%, 59%, 6%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A dynamic orange tone, #EF8561 has RGB (239, 133, 97) and HSL (15°, 82%, 66%). Known for evoking energy and excitement, this highly saturated hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #EF8561 is #61CCEF, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #EF6185.

Use #EF8561 in CSS: color: #EF8561 or background-color: #EF8561. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #EF8561

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.20:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EF8561?

#EF8561 is a dynamic orange color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #EF8561?

#EF8561 in RGB is (239, 133, 97) - 239 red, 133 green, and 97 blue.

How to use #EF8561 in CSS?

Use #EF8561 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #EF8561?

#61CCEF (complementary), #EF6185 (analogous), and #E94F1C (lighter shade) work well with #EF8561.