#E253D4 Hex Color
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Loud, lush, and unapologetic. #e253d4 is a saturated magenta that beams off the screen, so it earns its keep as an accent or call to action rather than a full background, where it can overwhelm. It flatters deep teal and warm charcoal far better than safe neutrals. Black text reads clearly on it at about 6.4:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text. Its hex code sits among other shades of pink for softer alternatives.
Questions about #e253d4
What is #e253d4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e253d4 is rgb(226, 83, 212), in HSL hsl(306, 71%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 6%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e253d4?
Deep teal, forest green, and navy all give #e253d4 a rich contrast that keeps it from feeling overwhelming. For softer palettes, muted mauve or warm sand work as supporting tones.
Is black or white text easier to read on #e253d4?
Black text. It reaches about 6.4:1 contrast on #e253d4, which passes WCAG AA for small body text. White text falls short of that threshold, so use dark type for buttons and labels.
Is #e253d4 readable on white or black?
#e253d4 has a 3.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.42:1 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.