#EC479E

#EC479E

Overview

#EC479E is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 236, 71, 158, in HSL 328.4°, 81.3%, 60.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 69.9%, 33.1%, 7.5%. The nearest named color is Cerise.

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Color Values

HEX

#EC479E

RGB

236, 71, 158

HSL

328.4, 81.3%, 60.2%

HSV

328.4, 69.9%, 92.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 69.9%, 33.1%, 7.5%

OKLCH

0.6568 0.2151 352.3

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: #EC479E;
color: #EC479E;
border-color: #EC479E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.52:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.96:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #EC479E?

RGB(236, 71, 158) · HSL(328.4, 81.3%, 60.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 69.9%, 33.1%, 7.5%)

Does #EC479E meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.52:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #EC479E?

Use 000000 text on a #EC479E background; contrast on black is 5.96:1.