#EC489C

#EC489C

Color Values

HEX

#EC489C

RGB

236, 72, 156

HSL

329.3, 81.2%, 60.4%

HSV

329.3, 69.5%, 92.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 69.5%, 33.9%, 7.5%

OKLCH

0.657 0.2131 353.2

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: #EC489C;
color: #EC489C;
border-color: #EC489C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.52:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.97:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #EC489C?

RGB(236, 72, 156) · HSL(329.3, 81.2%, 60.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 69.5%, 33.9%, 7.5%)

Does #EC489C meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #EC489C?

Use 000000 text on a #EC489C background; contrast on black is 5.97:1.