#EC138B

#EC138B

Color Values

HEX

#EC138B

RGB

236, 19, 139

HSL

326.8, 85.1%, 50.0%

HSV

326.8, 91.9%, 92.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 91.9%, 41.1%, 7.5%

OKLCH

0.6192 0.2472 355.9

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: #EC138B;
color: #EC138B;
border-color: #EC138B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.17:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.03:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #EC138B?

RGB(236, 19, 139) · HSL(326.8, 85.1%, 50.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 91.9%, 41.1%, 7.5%)

Does #EC138B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.17:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #EC138B?

Use 000000 text on a #EC138B background; contrast on black is 5.03:1.