#E0579B Hex Color
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#e0579b is a saturated, medium-light pink with warm red undertones and an energetic presence. Its bold character suits calls to action, cosmetic packaging, fashion graphics, and playful highlights. Use it as a focused accent beside charcoal, cream, or deep plum rather than a full background. The hex code #e0579b supports readable black text at about 6.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #e0579b
What is #e0579b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0579b is rgb(224, 87, 155), in HSL hsl(330, 69%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 31%, 12%.
Which colors pair well with #e0579b?
Charcoal, cream, and deep plum pair well with #e0579b, balancing its warm, saturated pink while offering crisp contrast, a softer finish, or a richer fashion mood for layouts, packaging, and accent-focused designs. Use charcoal for especially clear contrast.
Does #e0579b read as a warm or cool pink?
#e0579b reads as a warm pink because its strong red component gives the shade a lively, energetic feel rather than a blue-based softness. That warmth works well in expressive fashion, beauty, and playful brand accents.
Is #e0579b readable on white or black?
#e0579b has a 3.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.00:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.