#E9479D

#E9479D

Overview

#E9479D is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 233, 71, 157, in HSL 328.1°, 78.6%, 59.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 69.5%, 32.6%, 8.6%. The nearest named color is Cerise.

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Color Values

HEX

#E9479D

RGB

233, 71, 157

HSL

328.1, 78.6%, 59.6%

HSV

328.1, 69.5%, 91.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 69.5%, 32.6%, 8.6%

OKLCH

0.6518 0.2124 352.0

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: #E9479D;
color: #E9479D;
border-color: #E9479D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.59:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.85:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E9479D?

RGB(233, 71, 157) · HSL(328.1, 78.6%, 59.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 69.5%, 32.6%, 8.6%)

Does #E9479D meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.59:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #E9479D?

Use 000000 text on a #E9479D background; contrast on black is 5.85:1.