Color swatch image showing #EF304A with RGB(239,48,74) values

#EF304A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EF304A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EF304A Color Information

#EF304A RGB value is (239, 48, 74). The hex color red value is 239, green is 48, and blue is 74. Its HSL format shows a hue of 352°, saturation of 86 percent, and lightness of 56 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 80 percent, 69 percent, 6 percent.

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#EF304A Color Meaning

Color #EF304A communicates passionate expression, romantic energy, and lively presence. #EF304A vivid red-pink exudes warmth and emotional immediacy, drawing attention effortlessly. Psychologically, color #EF304A stimulates emotional engagement, confidence, and expressive communication. #EF304A encourages openhearted interaction while balancing intensity with elegance. Culturally, color #EF304A is tied to love, beauty, and artistic expression. Spiritually, #EF304A represents heart-centered vitality, emotional courage, and the alignment of feelings with purposeful action.

Color Conversion

Convert #EF304A 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
#EF304A
RGB
rgb(239, 48, 74)
HSL
hsl(352°, 86%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 80%, 69%, 6%)
HSV
hsv(352°, 80%, 94%)
XYZ
37.8896 20.9590 8.5271
Yxy
20.9590 0.5624 0.3111
Hunter Lab
45.7810 7.6480 1.9288
CIE-Lab
52.9046 70.9826 33.2334

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red239 / 255 (94%)
94%
Green48 / 255 (19%)
19%
Blue74 / 255 (29%)
29%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta80 / 100 (80%)
80%
Yellow69 / 100 (69%)
69%
Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#EF304A 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

#EF304A 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 #EF304A 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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#EF304A

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

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EF304A 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

#EF304A

protanopia

#9c9b44

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EF304A;

Text Color

color: #EF304A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EF304A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EF304A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EF304A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EF304A 0%, #9c0c1f 100%);

#EF304A Color FAQs

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