#E3508E Hex Color
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This high-saturation pink commands instant attention with its intense, beaming character. Due to its brightness, #e3508e works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action rather than a dominant background. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground the visual weight. The hex code #e3508e offers enough contrast for legible black text, making it a reliable choice for UI highlights.
Questions about #e3508e
What is #e3508e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3508e is rgb(227, 80, 142), in HSL hsl(335, 72%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 37%, 11%.
How should I use #e3508e effectively in a design?
#e3508e is highly saturated and demands immediate attention, so it works best as a small 10% accent color rather than a dominant background. It creates a striking, modern look when used for call-to-action buttons or small UI highlights.
Which neutral tones pair well with the brightness of #e3508e?
This pink is intense, so it pairs effectively with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground its visual weight. These dark neutrals provide enough contrast to keep the composition balanced while allowing the vibrancy of the pink to pop.
Is #e3508e readable on white or black?
#e3508e has a 3.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.80:1 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.