#EF304D Color Meaning and Information

#EF304D Color Information

#EF304D RGB value is (239, 48, 77). The hex color red value is 239, green is 48, and blue is 77. Its HSL format shows a hue of 351°, saturation of 86 percent, and lightness of56 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 80 percent, 68 percent, 6percent.

#EF304D

rgb(239, 48, 77)

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#EF304D Color Meaning

Color #EF304D radiates vibrant endurance, botanical intensity, and defiant beauty. Named after a flower that never wilts in myth, #EF304D rich magenta-red pulses with life force. Psychologically, color #EF304D energizes without aggression—its blue undertone adds sophistication missing in pure reds. #EF304D captures attention in cultural campaigns, performance wear, and feminist branding where passion meets purpose. Historically, #EF304D grain was sacred in Aztec rituals, symbolizing immortality; the color inherits that legacy of resilience. Unlike trendy pinks, #EF304D feels timeless yet urgent—ideal for causes demanding visibility without frivolity. Spiritually, #EF304D represents undying commitment: love that persists, ideas that outlive opposition. Use color #EF304D when your message must be seen, remembered, and respected—not just noticed.

Color Conversion

Convert #EF304D 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

#EF304D

RGB

rgb(239, 48, 77)

HSL

hsl(351°, 86%, 56%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 80%, 68%, 6%)

HSV

hsv(351°, 80%, 94%)

XYZ

37.9931 21.0004 9.0722

Yxy

21.0004 0.5582 0.3085

Hunter Lab

45.8262 7.6829 1.8632

CIE-Lab

52.9500 71.1219 31.5256

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red239 / 255 (94%)

94%

Green48 / 255 (19%)

19%

Blue77 / 255 (30%)

30%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta80 / 100 (80%)

80%

Yellow68 / 100 (68%)

68%

Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#EF304D 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

#EF304D 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 #EF304D 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#EF304D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.04:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.04:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.04:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EF304D 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

#EF304D

protanopia

#9c9b46

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EF304D;

Text Color

color: #EF304D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EF304D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EF304D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EF304D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EF304D 0%, #9c0c21 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #EF304D in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.