#E171A4 Hex Color
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Saturated and warm, this pink radiates a mellow, feminine energy suitable for cosmetics and fashion branding. The hex code for this color is #e171a4. It serves best as a bold accent rather than a full page background. Because this tone maintains a 7.1:1 contrast ratio against black, it remains highly legible for small text. Pair it with muted charcoal to avoid harshness.
Questions about #e171a4
What is #e171a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e171a4 is rgb(225, 113, 164), in HSL hsl(333, 65%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 27%, 12%.
How should I use #e171a4 in my design layouts?
Because #e171a4 acts as a saturated and bold accent, it works best when applied sparingly to call-to-action buttons or highlights. To maintain visual balance, pair it with muted charcoal text rather than stark black to keep the aesthetic professional and polished.
Is #e171a4 readable on white or black?
#e171a4 has a 2.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.09:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.