#EC288D

#EC288D

Color Values

HEX

#EC288D

RGB

236, 40, 141

HSL

329.1, 83.8%, 54.1%

HSV

329.1, 83.1%, 92.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 83.1%, 40.3%, 7.5%

OKLCH

0.6283 0.2368 356.1

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: #EC288D;
color: #EC288D;
border-color: #EC288D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.0:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.25:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #EC288D?

RGB(236, 40, 141) · HSL(329.1, 83.8%, 54.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 83.1%, 40.3%, 7.5%)

Does #EC288D meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.0:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #EC288D?

Use 000000 text on a #EC288D background; contrast on black is 5.25:1.