#E05E85 Hex Color
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#e05e85 is a saturated, high-energy pink that demands attention. Because it is so loud and intense, this color works best as a sharp accent rather than a background. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted olive to ground its brightness. With a 6.1:1 contrast ratio against black, the hex code #e05e85 remains highly readable for UI elements like buttons or highlights.
Questions about #e05e85
What is #e05e85 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e05e85 is rgb(224, 94, 133), in HSL hsl(342, 68%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 41%, 12%.
What is the best way to incorporate #e05e85 into a design?
Use #e05e85 sparingly as a sharp accent color rather than a primary background because its high saturation and intensity demand significant attention. It works exceptionally well for call-to-action buttons or highlights when paired with deep neutrals like charcoal to ground the brightness.
Is #e05e85 readable on white or black?
#e05e85 has a 3.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.10:1 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.