#E16EC5

#E16EC5

Overview

#E16EC5 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 225, 110, 197, in HSL 314.6°, 65.7%, 65.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 51.1%, 12.4%, 11.8%. The nearest named color is orchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#E16EC5

RGB

225, 110, 197

HSL

314.6, 65.7%, 65.7%

HSV

314.6, 51.1%, 88.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 51.1%, 12.4%, 11.8%

OKLCH

0.7008 0.1754 337.5

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: #E16EC5;
color: #E16EC5;
border-color: #E16EC5;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.9:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.24:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E16EC5?

RGB(225, 110, 197) · HSL(314.6, 65.7%, 65.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 51.1%, 12.4%, 11.8%)

Does #E16EC5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.9:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #E16EC5?

Use 000000 text on a #E16EC5 background; contrast on black is 7.24:1.