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#EF3039 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EF3039 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EF3039 Color Information

#EF3039 RGB value is (239, 48, 57). The hex color red value is 239, green is 48, and blue is 57. Its HSL format shows a hue of 357°, saturation of 86 percent, and lightness of 56 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 80 percent, 76 percent, 6 percent.

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#EF3039 Color Meaning

Color #EF3039 signifies urgent attraction, focused danger, and modern vibrancy. #EF3039 bright, pure red with a slight orange undertone commands immediate visual attention, suggesting alarm systems, bold branding, and ripe berries. Psychologically, color #EF3039 stimulates excitement, raises energy levels, and signals a call to action that is both lively and precise. #EF3039 culturally references fast-paced consumer culture, emergency stop buttons, and contemporary graphic design. Spiritually, #EF3039 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 #EF3039 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
#EF3039
RGB
rgb(239, 48, 57)
HSL
hsl(357°, 86%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 80%, 76%, 6%)
HSV
hsv(357°, 80%, 94%)
XYZ
37.3921 20.7600 5.9072
Yxy
20.7600 0.5837 0.3241
Hunter Lab
45.5631 7.4810 2.2424
CIE-Lab
52.6859 70.3078 42.7109

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red239 / 255 (94%)
94%
Green48 / 255 (19%)
19%
Blue57 / 255 (22%)
22%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta80 / 100 (80%)
80%
Yellow76 / 100 (76%)
76%
Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#EF3039 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

#EF3039 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 #EF3039 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 #EF3039 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

#EF3039

protanopia

#9c9b37

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EF3039;

Text Color

color: #EF3039;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EF3039;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EF303940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EF3039;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EF3039 0%, #9c0c13 100%);

#EF3039 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EF3039 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.