#E74C9C

#E74C9C

Overview

#E74C9C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 231, 76, 156, in HSL 329.0°, 76.4%, 60.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 67.1%, 32.5%, 9.4%. The nearest named color is Cerise.

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Color Values

HEX

#E74C9C

RGB

231, 76, 156

HSL

329.0, 76.4%, 60.2%

HSV

329.0, 67.1%, 90.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 67.1%, 32.5%, 9.4%

OKLCH

0.6532 0.2043 352.5

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: #E74C9C;
color: #E74C9C;
border-color: #E74C9C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.55:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.91:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E74C9C?

RGB(231, 76, 156) · HSL(329.0, 76.4%, 60.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 67.1%, 32.5%, 9.4%)

Does #E74C9C meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.55:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #E74C9C?

Use 000000 text on a #E74C9C background; contrast on black is 5.91:1.