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#EF3037 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EF3037 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EF3037 Color Information

#EF3037 RGB value is (239, 48, 55). The hex color red value is 239, green is 48, and blue is 55. Its HSL format shows a hue of 358°, saturation of 86 percent, and lightness of 56 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 80 percent, 77 percent, 6 percent.

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#EF3037 Color Meaning

Color #EF3037 signifies urgent attraction, focused danger, and modern vibrancy. #EF3037 bright, pure red with a slight orange undertone commands immediate visual attention, suggesting alarm systems, bold branding, and ripe berries. Psychologically, color #EF3037 stimulates excitement, raises energy levels, and signals a call to action that is both lively and precise. #EF3037 culturally references fast-paced consumer culture, emergency stop buttons, and contemporary graphic design. Spiritually, #EF3037 color represents vital force in its most direct and uncomplicated form, the spark of instantaneous life, and energy that demands engagement, acting as a powerful and unambiguous stimulant.

Color Conversion

Convert #EF3037 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
#EF3037
RGB
rgb(239, 48, 55)
HSL
hsl(358°, 86%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 80%, 77%, 6%)
HSV
hsv(358°, 80%, 94%)
XYZ
37.3431 20.7405 5.6495
Yxy
20.7405 0.5859 0.3254
Hunter Lab
45.5417 7.4646 2.2731
CIE-Lab
52.6643 70.2410 43.7909

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red239 / 255 (94%)
94%
Green48 / 255 (19%)
19%
Blue55 / 255 (22%)
22%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta80 / 100 (80%)
80%
Yellow77 / 100 (77%)
77%
Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#EF3037 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

#EF3037 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 #EF3037 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EF3037 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

#EF3037

protanopia

#9c9b35

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EF3037;

Text Color

color: #EF3037;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EF3037;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EF303740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EF3037;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EF3037 0%, #9c0c11 100%);

#EF3037 Color FAQs

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