#EC56C4

#EC56C4

Color Values

HEX

#EC56C4

RGB

236, 86, 196

HSL

316.0, 79.8%, 63.1%

HSV

316.0, 63.6%, 92.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 63.6%, 16.9%, 7.5%

OKLCH

0.6865 0.2178 339.8

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: #EC56C4;
color: #EC56C4;
border-color: #EC56C4;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.14:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.69:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #EC56C4?

RGB(236, 86, 196) · HSL(316.0, 79.8%, 63.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 63.6%, 16.9%, 7.5%)

Does #EC56C4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.14:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #EC56C4?

Use 000000 text on a #EC56C4 background; contrast on black is 6.69:1.