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#EF4444 Color — #EF4444

Complete color reference for #EF4444: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#EF4444
RGBrgb(239, 68, 68)
HSLhsl(0, 84%, 60%)
HSVhsv(0, 72%, 94%)
CMYKC:0% M:72% Y:72% K:6%
CSS Color#EF4444
Decimal15680580
Luminance0.229

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#EF4444 on White
Ratio: 3.76:1 — AA Large
#EF4444 on Black
Ratio: 5.58:1 — AA
White on #EF4444
Ratio: 3.76:1 — AA Large
Black on #EF4444
Ratio: 5.58:1 — AA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FEF6F6
100#FDE3E3
200#FAC7C7
300#F8ABAB
400#F58585
500#EF4444
600#BF3636
700#8F2929
800#601B1B
900#3C1111

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #EF4444?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(239, 68, 68). The red channel is 239, green is 68, and blue is 68 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #EF4444?

The HSL value is hsl(0, 84%, 60%). Hue is 0°, saturation is 84%, and lightness is 60%.

Does #EF4444 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #EF4444 achieves a 3.76:1 contrast ratio (AA Large). On a black background it achieves 5.58:1 (AA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #EF4444?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #EF4444 is #43EFEF.