maroon 2

#EE30A7

X11 color

Maroon 2 (#EE30A7) is a vivid deep pink-magenta from the X11 maroon series, retaining the bright magenta character despite its unexpected family name. It has a tropical flower quality—hibiscus, bougainvillea, or vivid orchid—that makes it effective in bold, tropical or high-fashion color applications.

Color Values

HEX

#EE30A7

RGB

238, 48, 167

HSL

322.4, 84.8%, 56.1%

HSV

322.4, 79.8%, 93.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 79.8%, 29.8%, 6.7%

OKLCH

0.6458 0.2435 348.1

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: #EE30A7;
color: #EE30A7;
border-color: #EE30A7;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.74:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.62:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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