#E2509B

#E2509B

Overview

#E2509B is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 226, 80, 155, in HSL 329.2°, 71.6%, 60.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 64.6%, 31.4%, 11.4%. The nearest named color is Cerise.

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Color Values

HEX

#E2509B

RGB

226, 80, 155

HSL

329.2, 71.6%, 60.0%

HSV

329.2, 64.6%, 88.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 64.6%, 31.4%, 11.4%

OKLCH

0.6494 0.1947 352.1

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: #E2509B;
color: #E2509B;
border-color: #E2509B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.59:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.85:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E2509B?

RGB(226, 80, 155) · HSL(329.2, 71.6%, 60.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 64.6%, 31.4%, 11.4%)

Does #E2509B meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.59:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #E2509B?

Use 000000 text on a #E2509B background; contrast on black is 5.85:1.