#E3559E

#E3559E

Overview

#E3559E is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 227, 85, 158, in HSL 329.2°, 71.7%, 61.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 62.6%, 30.4%, 11.0%. The nearest named color is Cerise.

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Color Values

HEX

#E3559E

RGB

227, 85, 158

HSL

329.2, 71.7%, 61.2%

HSV

329.2, 62.6%, 89.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 62.6%, 30.4%, 11.0%

OKLCH

0.6575 0.1903 351.7

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: #E3559E;
color: #E3559E;
border-color: #E3559E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.47:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.06:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E3559E?

RGB(227, 85, 158) · HSL(329.2, 71.7%, 61.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 62.6%, 30.4%, 11.0%)

Does #E3559E meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.47:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #E3559E?

Use 000000 text on a #E3559E background; contrast on black is 6.06:1.