#E253D0 Hex Color
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Reach for #e253d0 when a design needs a loud, saturated magenta accent, think call-to-action buttons, cosmetics packaging, or nightlife posters. Beaming and bold, it works in small doses but can overwhelm as a full background. Black text stays readable on it at about 6.4:1 contrast, so body copy passes. It leans purple compared to other shades of pink, which gives it a cooler, kinkier edge.
Questions about #e253d0
What is #e253d0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e253d0 is rgb(226, 83, 208), in HSL hsl(308, 71%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 8%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e253d0?
Deep teal makes a strong partner for #e253d0, since the green-blue counterbalances its heat without muddying it. Dark charcoal keeps it grounded for UI work, while soft cream softens it for packaging and confectionery designs.
Is #e253d0 readable on white or black?
#e253d0 has a 3.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.38:1 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.