#EF9985 Color Information

Hex color code: #EF9985

A bold red shade, #EF9985 appears as (239, 153, 133) in RGB and (11°, 77%, 73%) in HSL. It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameDark Salmon

HEX

#EF9985

RGB

239, 153, 133

HSL

11°, 77%, 73%

CMYK

0%, 36%, 44%, 6%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #EF9985;
background-color: #EF9985;
border-color: #EF9985;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #EF9985;
border: 2px solid #EF9985;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#EF9985]
text-[#EF9985]
border-[#EF9985]
shadow-[0_0_10px_EF9985]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #EF9985, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #EF9985; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #EF9985; 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 #EF9985; background-color: #EF998515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #EF998520; border-left: 4px solid #EF9985; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #EF9985; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #EF9985 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

239, 153, 133

Red: 239 / Green: 153 / Blue: 133

HSL

11°, 77%, 73%

Hue: 11° / Saturation: 77% / Lightness: 73%

CMYK

0%, 36%, 44%, 6%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 36% / Yellow: 44% / Key: 6%

What color is #EF9985?

#EF9985 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

85DCEF

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #EF9985 to RGB:

rgb(239, 153, 133)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #EF9985 to HSL:

hsl(11, 77%, 73%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #EF9985 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 36%, 44%, 6%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A dynamic red tone, #EF9985 has RGB (239, 153, 133) and HSL (11°, 77%, 73%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #EF9985 is #85DCEF, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #EF85A7.

Use #EF9985 in CSS: color: #EF9985 or background-color: #EF9985. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #EF9985

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.57:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EF9985?

#EF9985 is a dynamic red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #EF9985?

#EF9985 in RGB is (239, 153, 133) - 239 red, 153 green, and 133 blue.

How to use #EF9985 in CSS?

Use #EF9985 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #EF9985?

#85DCEF (complementary), #EF85A7 (analogous), and #E66041 (lighter shade) work well with #EF9985.