Information about #EF042C color

#EF042C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #EF042C is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Full Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(239, 4, 44) (93.7% red, 1.6% green, 17.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 92 / 76 / 6 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#EF042C is a intensely saturated warm red that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for logos, highlights and anything that needs to be noticed first. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Spanish Red (#E60026). Nearby in the Register you will also find KIY RED (#FA002F) and Rozgematos (#E50325).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(239, 4, 44)), which gives #EF042C its character. On this background, black text reaches a 4.7:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 4.4:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#EF042C color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#EF042C color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#EF042C color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#C00222

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#900219

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#600111

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Black

#000000

#EF042C color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#C4344C

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#97656E

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Grey

#808080

#EF042C color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#F1038A

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#EF042C color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
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#04F1CA
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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
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#04A2F1
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#04F153
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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
#F15304
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#F104A2
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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
#EF042C
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#2BF104
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#042BF1
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#F1CA04
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#042BF1
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#A2F104
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#04F1CA
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#5304F1
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Nearest named colors to #EF042C

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Spanish Red color link
Spanish Red

#E60026

KIY RED color link
KIY RED

#FA002F

Rozgematos color link
Rozgematos

#E50325

Medium Candy Apple Red color link
Medium Candy Apple Red

#E2062C

Pinterest Red color link
Pinterest Red

#E60023

Cadmium Red color link
Cadmium Red

#E30022

Ruddy color link
Ruddy

#FF0028

Vivid Amaranth color link
Vivid Amaranth

#E7001D

Mastercard Red color link
Mastercard Red

#EB001B

Geranium Lake color link
Geranium Lake

#E31230

Tractor Red color link
Tractor Red

#FD0E35

Red Ribbon color link
Red Ribbon

#ED0A3F

#EF042C color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

#EF042C color image #EF042C color ORCN HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
#EF042C color image #EF042C color ORCN HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)
#EF042C color image #EF042C color solid HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
#EF042C color image #EF042C color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#EF042C
  • RGB239, 4, 44
  • CMYK0, 92, 76, 6
  • CSSrgb(239, 4, 44)
  • HSL350°, 97%, 48%
  • HSL Precise349.787°, 96.708%, 47.647%
  • HSV350°, 98%, 94%
  • HSB350°, 98%, 94%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.937
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.016
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • GLSLvec3(0.937, 0.016, 0.173)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.937, 0.016, 0.173, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.937, 0.016, 0.173)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB93.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB1.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDEF042C
  • DECIMAL ID15664172
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers27 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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