#EF9E9F Color Information

Hex color code: #EF9E9F

The hex color #EF9E9F is a ethereal red with RGB values of (239, 158, 159) and HSL of (359°, 72%, 78%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Salmon
HEX
#EF9E9F
RGB
239, 158, 159
HSL
359°, 72%, 78%
CMYK
0%, 34%, 33%, 6%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #EF9E9F;
background-color: #EF9E9F;
border-color: #EF9E9F;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #EF9E9F;
border: 2px solid #EF9E9F;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#EF9E9F]
text-[#EF9E9F]
border-[#EF9E9F]
shadow-[0_0_10px_EF9E9F]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #EF9E9F, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #EF9E9F; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #EF9E9F; 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 #EF9E9F; background-color: #EF9E9F15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #EF9E9F20; border-left: 4px solid #EF9E9F; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #EF9E9F; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #EF9E9F in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

239, 158, 159

Red: 239 / Green: 158 / Blue: 159

HSL

359°, 72%, 78%

Hue: 359° / Saturation: 72% / Lightness: 78%

CMYK

0%, 34%, 33%, 6%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 34% / Yellow: 33% / Key: 6%

What color is #EF9E9F?

#EF9E9F is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #EF9E9F to RGB:

rgb(239, 158, 159)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #EF9E9F to HSL:

hsl(359, 72%, 78%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #EF9E9F to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 34%, 33%, 6%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#EF9E9F is a soft red color with RGB values of 239, 158, 159 and HSL of 359°, 72%, 78%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #EF9E9F is #9FEFEE, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #EF9FC8.

Use #EF9E9F in CSS: color: #EF9E9F or background-color: #EF9E9F. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #EF9E9F

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

Contrast Ratio: 10.06:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EF9E9F?

#EF9E9F is a soft red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #EF9E9F?

#EF9E9F in RGB is (239, 158, 159) - 239 red, 158 green, and 159 blue.

How to use #EF9E9F in CSS?

Use #EF9E9F directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #EF9E9F?

#9FEFEE (complementary), #EF9FC8 (analogous), and #E55D5F (lighter shade) work well with #EF9E9F.