#E5509C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E5509C?

RGB(229, 80, 156), HSL(329.4, 74.1%, 60.6%), CMYK(0.0%, 65.1%, 31.9%, 10.2%).

Q: Does #E5509C meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.52:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#E5509C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 229, 80, 156, in HSL 329.4°, 74.1%, 60.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 65.1%, 31.9%, 10.2%. The nearest named color is Cerise.

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Color Values

HEX

#E5509C

RGB

229, 80, 156

HSL

329.4, 74.1%, 60.6%

HSV

329.4, 65.1%, 89.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 65.1%, 31.9%, 10.2%

OKLCH

0.6543 0.1976 352.4

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Cerise

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.