#EF303B Color Meaning and Information

#EF303B Color Information

#EF303B RGB value is (239, 48, 59). The hex color red value is 239, green is 48, and blue is 59. 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, 75 percent, 6 percent.

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#EF303B Color Meaning

Color #EF303B signifies urgent attraction, focused danger, and modern vibrancy. #EF303B bright, pure red with a slight orange undertone commands immediate visual attention, suggesting alarm systems, bold branding, and ripe berries. Psychologically, color #EF303B stimulates excitement, raises energy levels, and signals a call to action that is both lively and precise. #EF303B culturally references fast-paced consumer culture, emergency stop buttons, and contemporary graphic design. Spiritually, #EF303B 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 #EF303B 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

#EF303B

RGB

rgb(239, 48, 59)

HSL

hsl(357°, 86%, 56%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 80%, 75%, 6%)

HSV

hsv(357°, 80%, 94%)

XYZ

37.4430 20.7804 6.1752

Yxy

20.7804 0.5814 0.3227

Hunter Lab

45.5855 7.4980 2.2105

CIE-Lab

52.7083 70.3773 41.6214

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red239 / 255 (94%)

94%

Green48 / 255 (19%)

19%

Blue59 / 255 (23%)

23%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta80 / 100 (80%)

80%

Yellow75 / 100 (75%)

75%

Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#EF303B 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

#EF303B 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 #EF303B 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:#EF303B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.07:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.07:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.07:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EF303B 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

#EF303B

protanopia

#9c9b38

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EF303B;

Text Color

color: #EF303B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EF303B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EF303B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EF303B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EF303B 0%, #9c0c13 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #EF303B in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.