#E142E0 Hex Color

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#e142e0 is a saturated, bright magenta with a slight violet cast and strong visual energy. Its bold, flirtatious character suits calls to action, cosmetic packaging, nightlife graphics, and small highlights. Use it as an accent beside charcoal or deep navy rather than a full background. As a hex code, #e142e0 supports black text at about 6.1:1 contrast.

Questions about #e142e0

What is #e142e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e142e0 is rgb(225, 66, 224), in HSL hsl(300, 73%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 0%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e142e0?
#e142e0 pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, and soft cream, which give its saturated magenta energy room to lead without competing for attention. Use navy for polished contrast and cream for a warmer, more playful finish.
Is #e142e0 readable on white or black?
#e142e0 has a 3.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.05:1 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.