Color #E36498

Color Code #E36498

A precise look at this Pink color with standard values, coordinated palettes, contrast and practical examples.

PinkMid tone
Color preview#E36498
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Complete color values

Every value is calculated directly from the HEX code. CMYK is an approximation for print workflows.

HEX
#E36498
RGB
rgb(227, 100, 152)
HSL
hsl(335.43 69.4% 64.12%)
HSV
hsv(335.43 55.95% 89.02%)
CMYKApproximate
0%, 55.95%, 33.04%, 10.98%
Relative luminance0.27710—1
Contrast with white3.21:1WCAG
Contrast with black6.54:1WCAG
Best text color#000000AA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample3.21:1
AA ×AAA ×
Readable text sample6.54:1
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Usage suggestions

Where can this color work?

This mid tone Pink tone can be considered for prominent surfaces, identity elements and visual emphasis.

Use #E36498 for normal text only when the contrast ratio reaches at least 4.5:1. Large text may pass at 3:1.

Color harmony

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For designers and developers

CSS code example

CSS
.color-sample {
  color: #E36498;
  background-color: #E364981A;
  border-color: #E36498;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #E36498?

This color is RGB(227, 100, 152).

What is the HSL value of #E36498?

Its value is HSL(335.43°, 69.4%, 64.12%).

Is #E36498 suitable for text?

Readability depends on the background. The contrast ratio and WCAG results on this page provide the relevant checks.