Close to Crimson
#EF2B49
#EF2B49 is a mid-tone, vivid red, close to the color Crimson. In RGB it’s made of 93.7% red, 16.9% green, and 28.6% blue. Its hue is 351°, with 86% saturation and 55% lightness, so it reads as a warm color. Black text sits best on top of it.
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WCAG contrast ratios for text. 4.5:1 is the minimum for body text, 3:1 for large text.
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#EF2B49 in use
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Questions about #EF2B49
What color is #EF2B49?
#EF2B49 is a mid-tone, vivid red, close to the color Crimson. In RGB it’s made of 93.7% red, 16.9% green, and 28.6% blue. Its hue is 351°, with 86% saturation and 55% lightness, so it reads as a warm color. Black text sits best on top of it.
What is #EF2B49 in RGB?
#EF2B49 is rgb(239, 43, 73): 239 red, 43 green, and 73 blue on a 0–255 scale.
What is #EF2B49 in CMYK?
Roughly cmyk(0, 82, 69, 6). Print results depend on paper and press, so proof it before a big print run.
What Pantone is closest to #EF2B49?
PANTONE Red 032 C is the closest match in our list. Screen colors and ink never match perfectly; check a physical Pantone guide.
What color goes with #EF2B49?
Its complement #1B8D7A gives the strongest contrast. For something calmer, try its analogous neighbors, or its own tints and shades above.