What color is #EF708D?

#EF708D is a light, vivid rose. In RGB it is rgb(239, 112, 141), and in HSL hsl(346, 80%, 69%).

Is #EF708D accessible as text?

On white, #EF708D has a contrast ratio of 2.85:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.37:1 (passes). For text placed on #EF708D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EF708D?

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

What colors go well with #EF708D?

#EF708D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #71EFD2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EF708D below.

Is #EF708D good for buttons?

#EF708D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EF708D — white text only reaches 2.85:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EF708D the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #EF708D 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.

#EF708D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EF708D

Not just a swatch — here's how #EF708D works with other colors. Named schemes with #EF708D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EF708D Secondary #B8622B Accent #7A7642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

This palette keeps Watermelon 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 #EF708D Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 Secondary #3C3833

Watermelon 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 #EF708D Accent #AEC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Watermelon 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 #EF708D Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Watermelon 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 #EF708D Secondary #EDBDC5 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Watermelon 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 Watermelon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EF708D 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 85/100

Warm

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

Softness 49/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 31/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 35/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 46/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 36/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 61/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 59/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 27/100

Low

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

Print safety 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EF708D with

Persian Pink Dark Salmon Seafoam Green 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 Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8E6EA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EF7D71 — 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 #EF708D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EF708D;
  --color-base-rgb: 239 112 141;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(70.3% 0.158 7.7);
  --color-50: #FEF1F4;
  --color-100: #FCD9E1;
  --color-200: #F7B6C5;
  --color-300: #EB849C;
  --color-400: #DB5776;
  --color-500: #C13455;
  --color-600: #932F46;
  --color-700: #682736;
  --color-800: #441D26;
  --color-900: #291419;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  watermelon: {
    50: '#FEF1F4',
    100: '#FCD9E1',
    200: '#F7B6C5',
    300: '#EB849C',
    400: '#DB5776',
    500: '#C13455',
    600: '#932F46',
    700: '#682736',
    800: '#441D26',
    900: '#291419',
  },
}

$base: #EF708D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF1F4;
$base-100: #FCD9E1;
$base-200: #F7B6C5;
$base-300: #EB849C;
$base-400: #DB5776;
$base-500: #C13455;
$base-600: #932F46;
$base-700: #682736;
$base-800: #441D26;
$base-900: #291419;
$base-hover: #E8315C;
$base-subtle: #F6D9E0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EF708D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF1F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCD9E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F7B6C5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EB849C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DB5776",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C13455",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#932F46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#682736",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#441D26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291419",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EF708D

Color Lab

Pairs with #EF708D

UI roles & guardrails

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