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#EF304F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EF304F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EF304F Color Information

#EF304F RGB value is (239, 48, 79). The hex color red value is 239, green is 48, and blue is 79. Its HSL format shows a hue of 350°, saturation of 86 percent, and lightness of56 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 80 percent, 67 percent, 6percent.

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#EF304F Color Meaning

Color #EF304F radiates vibrant endurance, botanical intensity, and defiant beauty. Named after a flower that never wilts in myth, #EF304F rich magenta-red pulses with life force. Psychologically, color #EF304F energizes without aggression—its blue undertone adds sophistication missing in pure reds. #EF304F captures attention in cultural campaigns, performance wear, and feminist branding where passion meets purpose. Historically, #EF304F grain was sacred in Aztec rituals, symbolizing immortality; the color inherits that legacy of resilience. Unlike trendy pinks, #EF304F feels timeless yet urgent—ideal for causes demanding visibility without frivolity. Spiritually, #EF304F represents undying commitment: love that persists, ideas that outlive opposition. Use color #EF304F when your message must be seen, remembered, and respected—not just noticed.

Color Conversion

Convert #EF304F 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
#EF304F
RGB
rgb(239, 48, 79)
HSL
hsl(350°, 86%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 80%, 67%, 6%)
HSV
hsv(350°, 80%, 94%)
XYZ
38.0648 21.0291 9.4499
Yxy
21.0291 0.5553 0.3068
Hunter Lab
45.8575 7.7071 1.8176
CIE-Lab
52.9814 71.2183 30.3839

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red239 / 255 (94%)
94%
Green48 / 255 (19%)
19%
Blue79 / 255 (31%)
31%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta80 / 100 (80%)
80%
Yellow67 / 100 (67%)
67%
Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#EF304F 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

#EF304F 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 #EF304F 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+)

4.03:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.03:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.03:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EF304F 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

#EF304F

protanopia

#9c9b47

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EF304F;

Text Color

color: #EF304F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EF304F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EF304F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EF304F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EF304F 0%, #9c0c24 100%);

#EF304F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EF304F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.