#EF6F72

#EF6F72

Overview

#EF6F72 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 239, 111, 114, in HSL 358.6°, 80.0%, 68.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 53.6%, 52.3%, 6.3%. The nearest named color is indianred 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#EF6F72

RGB

239, 111, 114

HSL

358.6, 80.0%, 68.6%

HSV

358.6, 53.6%, 93.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 53.6%, 52.3%, 6.3%

OKLCH

0.6954 0.1583 20.7

Properties

Color Psychology

Light pinks represent unconditional love, compassion, and nurturing energy. Known as the most calming color, Baker-Miller pink was famously used in prison cells to reduce aggression. Soft pink tones lower muscle tension and anxiety, creating an atmosphere of gentle reassurance.

Design Usage

Soft pink is widely used in beauty, wellness, and direct-to-consumer brands targeting younger demographics. It creates inviting landing pages and product cards that feel approachable and modern. Combine it with deep charcoal text and white space for a minimal, contemporary aesthetic.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #EF6F72;
color: #EF6F72;
border-color: #EF6F72;
Nearest Tailwind: Red 400 #F87171

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.92:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.19:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #EF6F72?

RGB(239, 111, 114) · HSL(358.6, 80.0%, 68.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 53.6%, 52.3%, 6.3%)

Does #EF6F72 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.92:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #EF6F72?

Use 000000 text on a #EF6F72 background; contrast on black is 7.19:1.