What color is #EF617E?

#EF617E is a light, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(239, 97, 126), and in HSL hsl(348, 82%, 66%).

Is #EF617E accessible as text?

On white, #EF617E has a contrast ratio of 3.14:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.68:1 (passes). For text placed on #EF617E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EF617E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-400 (#FF637E).

What colors go well with #EF617E?

#EF617E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #61EFD3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EF617E below.

Is #EF617E good for buttons?

#EF617E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EF617E — white text only reaches 3.14:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EF617E the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #EF617E is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#EF617E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EF617E

Not just a swatch — here's how #EF617E works with other colors. Named schemes with #EF617E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EF617E Secondary #B8622A Accent #7A7642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Strawberry as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EF617E Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #989564 Secondary #3C3833

Strawberry anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #EF617E Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Strawberry opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #EF617E Surface #F4E6D6 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C2 Secondary #332B2E

Strawberry sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #EF617E Secondary #E9B4BA Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Strawberry is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Strawberry carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EF617E actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 89/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 45/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 34/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 30/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 41/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 37/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 68/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 65/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 25/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 81/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #EF617E

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People also use #EF617E with

Persian Pink Dark Salmon Turquoise Gainsboro Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 5.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8E3E8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EF7461 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #EF617E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EF617E;
  --color-base-rgb: 239 97 126;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.0% 0.176 10.6);
  --color-50: #FEF0F3;
  --color-100: #FCD9E0;
  --color-200: #F8B5C2;
  --color-300: #ED8398;
  --color-400: #DD5570;
  --color-500: #C3324F;
  --color-600: #942E42;
  --color-700: #692634;
  --color-800: #441D25;
  --color-900: #2A1418;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  strawberry: {
    50: '#FEF0F3',
    100: '#FCD9E0',
    200: '#F8B5C2',
    300: '#ED8398',
    400: '#DD5570',
    500: '#C3324F',
    600: '#942E42',
    700: '#692634',
    800: '#441D25',
    900: '#2A1418',
  },
}

$base: #EF617E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F3;
$base-100: #FCD9E0;
$base-200: #F8B5C2;
$base-300: #ED8398;
$base-400: #DD5570;
$base-500: #C3324F;
$base-600: #942E42;
$base-700: #692634;
$base-800: #441D25;
$base-900: #2A1418;
$base-hover: #E9244B;
$base-subtle: #F5D5DB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EF617E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCD9E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F8B5C2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#ED8398",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DD5570",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C3324F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#942E42",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#692634",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#441D25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A1418",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}