#EC459E

#EC459E

Overview

#EC459E is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 236, 69, 158, in HSL 328.0°, 81.5%, 59.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 70.8%, 33.1%, 7.5%. The nearest named color is Cerise.

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Color Values

HEX

#EC459E

RGB

236, 69, 158

HSL

328.0, 81.5%, 59.8%

HSV

328.0, 70.8%, 92.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 70.8%, 33.1%, 7.5%

OKLCH

0.6549 0.2174 352.1

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: #EC459E;
color: #EC459E;
border-color: #EC459E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.55:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.91:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #EC459E?

RGB(236, 69, 158) · HSL(328.0, 81.5%, 59.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 70.8%, 33.1%, 7.5%)

Does #EC459E meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.55:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #EC459E?

Use 000000 text on a #EC459E background; contrast on black is 5.91:1.