#E040E5

#E040E5

Overview

#E040E5 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 224, 64, 229, in HSL 298.2°, 76.0%, 57.5%, and in CMYK 2.2%, 72.1%, 0.0%, 10.2%. The nearest named color is magenta 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#E040E5

RGB

224, 64, 229

HSL

298.2, 76.0%, 57.5%

HSV

298.2, 72.1%, 89.8%

CMYK

2.2%, 72.1%, 0.0%, 10.2%

OKLCH

0.6657 0.2606 326.7

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #E040E5;
color: #E040E5;
border-color: #E040E5;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 500 #D946EF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.48:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.03:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E040E5?

RGB(224, 64, 229) · HSL(298.2, 76.0%, 57.5%) · CMYK(2.2%, 72.1%, 0.0%, 10.2%)

Does #E040E5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.48:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #E040E5?

Use 000000 text on a #E040E5 background; contrast on black is 6.03:1.