#E257CD

#E257CD

Overview

#E257CD is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 226, 87, 205, in HSL 309.1°, 70.6%, 61.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 61.5%, 9.3%, 11.4%. The nearest named color is orchid 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#E257CD

RGB

226, 87, 205

HSL

309.1, 70.6%, 61.4%

HSV

309.1, 61.5%, 88.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 61.5%, 9.3%, 11.4%

OKLCH

0.6776 0.2163 334.1

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: #E257CD;
color: #E257CD;
border-color: #E257CD;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 400 #E879F9

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.24:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.48:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E257CD?

RGB(226, 87, 205) · HSL(309.1, 70.6%, 61.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 61.5%, 9.3%, 11.4%)

Does #E257CD meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.24:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #E257CD?

Use 000000 text on a #E257CD background; contrast on black is 6.48:1.