#E16CE1

#E16CE1

Overview

#E16CE1 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 225, 108, 225, in HSL 300.0°, 66.1%, 65.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 52.0%, 0.0%, 11.8%. The nearest named color is orchid 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#E16CE1

RGB

225, 108, 225

HSL

300.0, 66.1%, 65.3%

HSV

300.0, 52.0%, 88.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 52.0%, 0.0%, 11.8%

OKLCH

0.7106 0.2013 327.4

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: #E16CE1;
color: #E16CE1;
border-color: #E16CE1;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 400 #E879F9

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.82:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.43:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E16CE1?

RGB(225, 108, 225) · HSL(300.0, 66.1%, 65.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 52.0%, 0.0%, 11.8%)

Does #E16CE1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.82:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #E16CE1?

Use 000000 text on a #E16CE1 background; contrast on black is 7.43:1.