#E33C97 Hex Color
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#e33c97 is a saturated, high-intensity pink that commands immediate attention. Because of its extreme saturation, it works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action rather than a main background. This bold shade pairs surprisingly well with deep forest greens or charcoal grays to ground its energy. It remains legible with black text, as the hex code #e33c97 meets accessibility standards for contrast.
Questions about #e33c97
What is #e33c97 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e33c97 is rgb(227, 60, 151), in HSL hsl(327, 75%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 33%, 11%.
How should I use #e33c97 in web design?
Because #e33c97 is highly saturated, it works most effectively as a 10% accent color for primary call-to-action buttons or small UI elements. Using it as a main background can quickly overwhelm the viewer, so pair it with neutrals like charcoal to ground the intensity.
Is #e33c97 readable on white or black?
#e33c97 has a 3.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.35:1 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.