#E21493 Hex Color
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With high saturation and medium-light value, #e21493 is a strong, warm pink with a slightly purple undertone. This hex code brings bold energy to calls to action, fashion, cosmetics, and playful branding. Use it as a small accent with charcoal or deep navy rather than a full background. Black text reaches about 4.8:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #e21493
What is #e21493 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e21493 is rgb(226, 20, 147), in HSL hsl(323, 84%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 91%, 35%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e21493?
#e21493 pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, and soft neutrals, which temper its saturated warmth and keep the palette readable across interfaces, fashion accents, cosmetics, and playful branding rather than using it as a full background.
Does #e21493 read as warm or cool?
#e21493 reads as a warm pink with a slight purple undertone; its high saturation makes it feel energetic and vivid, while the violet cast adds a more expressive, fashion-forward character than a straightforward hot pink.
Is #e21493 readable on white or black?
#e21493 has a 4.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.75:1 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.