#E8509F

#E8509F

Overview

#E8509F is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 232, 80, 159, in HSL 328.8Β°, 76.8%, 61.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 65.5%, 31.5%, 9.0%. The nearest named color is Cerise.

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Color Values

HEX

#E8509F

RGB

232, 80, 159

HSL

328.8, 76.8%, 61.2%

HSV

328.8, 65.5%, 91.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 65.5%, 31.5%, 9.0%

OKLCH

0.6598 0.2015 351.9

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: #E8509F;
color: #E8509F;
border-color: #E8509F;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.45:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.08:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E8509F?

RGB(232, 80, 159) · HSL(328.8, 76.8%, 61.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 65.5%, 31.5%, 9.0%)

Does #E8509F meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.45:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #E8509F?

Use 000000 text on a #E8509F background; contrast on black is 6.08:1.