#E8179E

#E8179E

Color Values

HEX

#E8179E

RGB

232, 23, 158

HSL

321.2, 82.0%, 50.0%

HSV

321.2, 90.1%, 91.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 90.1%, 31.9%, 9.0%

OKLCH

0.6207 0.2514 348.9

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: #E8179E;
color: #E8179E;
border-color: #E8179E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.16:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.05:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E8179E?

RGB(232, 23, 158) · HSL(321.2, 82.0%, 50.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 90.1%, 31.9%, 9.0%)

Does #E8179E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.16:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #E8179E?

Use 000000 text on a #E8179E background; contrast on black is 5.05:1.