#E16CE2

#E16CE2

Overview

#E16CE2 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 225, 108, 226, in HSL 299.5°, 67.0%, 65.5%, and in CMYK 0.4%, 52.2%, 0.0%, 11.4%. The nearest named color is orchid 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#E16CE2

RGB

225, 108, 226

HSL

299.5, 67.0%, 65.5%

HSV

299.5, 52.2%, 88.6%

CMYK

0.4%, 52.2%, 0.0%, 11.4%

OKLCH

0.7111 0.2022 327.1

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: #E16CE2;
color: #E16CE2;
border-color: #E16CE2;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 400 #E879F9

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.82:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.44:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E16CE2?

RGB(225, 108, 226) · HSL(299.5, 67.0%, 65.5%) · CMYK(0.4%, 52.2%, 0.0%, 11.4%)

Does #E16CE2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #E16CE2?

Use 000000 text on a #E16CE2 background; contrast on black is 7.44:1.