#EF8C74 Color Information

Hex color code: #EF8C74

#EF8C74 is a vivid red color. In RGB it is (239, 140, 116), and in HSL it is (12°, 79%, 70%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameDark Salmon

HEX

#EF8C74

RGB

239, 140, 116

HSL

12°, 79%, 70%

CMYK

0%, 41%, 51%, 6%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #EF8C74;
background-color: #EF8C74;
border-color: #EF8C74;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #EF8C74;
border: 2px solid #EF8C74;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#EF8C74]
text-[#EF8C74]
border-[#EF8C74]
shadow-[0_0_10px_EF8C74]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #EF8C74, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #EF8C74; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #EF8C74; 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 #EF8C74; background-color: #EF8C7415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #EF8C7420; border-left: 4px solid #EF8C74; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #EF8C74; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #EF8C74 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

239, 140, 116

Red: 239 / Green: 140 / Blue: 116

HSL

12°, 79%, 70%

Hue: 12° / Saturation: 79% / Lightness: 70%

CMYK

0%, 41%, 51%, 6%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 41% / Yellow: 51% / Key: 6%

What color is #EF8C74?

#EF8C74 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

76D7EF

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #EF8C74 to RGB:

rgb(239, 140, 116)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #EF8C74 to HSL:

hsl(12, 79%, 70%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #EF8C74 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 41%, 51%, 6%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A eye-catching red tone, #EF8C74 has RGB (239, 140, 116) and HSL (12°, 79%, 70%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #EF8C74 is #76D7EF, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #EF769A.

Use #EF8C74 in CSS: color: #EF8C74 or background-color: #EF8C74. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #EF8C74

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.67:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EF8C74?

#EF8C74 is a eye-catching red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #EF8C74?

#EF8C74 in RGB is (239, 140, 116) - 239 red, 140 green, and 116 blue.

How to use #EF8C74 in CSS?

Use #EF8C74 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #EF8C74?

#76D7EF (complementary), #EF769A (analogous), and #E75632 (lighter shade) work well with #EF8C74.