#E255B3

#E255B3

Color Values

HEX

#E255B3

RGB

226, 85, 179

HSL

320.0, 70.9%, 61.0%

HSV

320.0, 62.4%, 88.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 62.4%, 20.8%, 11.4%

OKLCH

0.664 0.2012 343.1

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: #E255B3;
color: #E255B3;
border-color: #E255B3;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.4:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.18:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E255B3?

RGB(226, 85, 179) · HSL(320.0, 70.9%, 61.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 62.4%, 20.8%, 11.4%)

Does #E255B3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.4:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #E255B3?

Use 000000 text on a #E255B3 background; contrast on black is 6.18:1.