Color swatch image showing #EF302B with RGB(239,48,43) values

#EF302B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EF302B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EF302B Color Information

#EF302B RGB value is (239, 48, 43). The hex color red value is 239, green is 48, and blue is 43. Its HSL format shows a hue of 2°, saturation of 86 percent, and lightness of 55 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 80 percent, 82 percent, 6 percent.

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#EF302B Color Meaning

Color #EF302B signals determined intensity, focus, and steady action. #EF302B strong red promotes perseverance and enduring energy. Consequently, color #EF302B conveys controlled power and reliability. Psychologically, color #EF302B enhances resolve, strategic thinking, and disciplined effort. #EF302B encourages resilience without overwhelming. Symbolically, color #EF302B reflects structural integrity, disciplined passion, and cultural boldness. Spiritually, #EF302B represents persistent energy, determined courage, and balanced force.

Color Conversion

Convert #EF302B across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#EF302B
RGB
rgb(239, 48, 43)
HSL
hsl(2°, 86%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 80%, 82%, 6%)
HSV
hsv(2°, 82%, 94%)
XYZ
37.0896 20.6390 4.3144
Yxy
20.6390 0.5978 0.3327
Hunter Lab
45.4302 7.3800 2.4315
CIE-Lab
52.5522 69.8936 50.0093

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red239 / 255 (94%)
94%
Green48 / 255 (19%)
19%
Blue43 / 255 (17%)
17%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta80 / 100 (80%)
80%
Yellow82 / 100 (82%)
82%
Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#EF302B harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#EF302B harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #EF302B for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#EF302B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EF302B appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#EF302B

protanopia

#9c9b2c

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EF302B;

Text Color

color: #EF302B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EF302B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EF302B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EF302B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EF302B 0%, #99100c 100%);

#EF302B Color FAQs

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