#EC499C

#EC499C

Color Values

HEX

#EC499C

RGB

236, 73, 156

HSL

329.4, 81.1%, 60.6%

HSV

329.4, 69.1%, 92.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 69.1%, 33.9%, 7.5%

OKLCH

0.6579 0.2119 353.3

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: #EC499C;
color: #EC499C;
border-color: #EC499C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.5:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.0:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #EC499C?

RGB(236, 73, 156) · HSL(329.4, 81.1%, 60.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 69.1%, 33.9%, 7.5%)

Does #EC499C meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.5:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #EC499C?

Use 000000 text on a #EC499C background; contrast on black is 6.0:1.