#E42BC5 Hex Color
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Not a soft pastel, #e42bc5 is magenta turned all the way up. This hex code reads loud and beaming at full saturation. Use it as a small accent, buttons, highlights, cosmetics packaging, not a whole background. Black text on top hits about 5.5:1 contrast, enough for AA body copy. Pair it with deep teal rather than white. It leans purple; see what colors make purple for related mixes.
Questions about #e42bc5
What is #e42bc5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e42bc5 is rgb(228, 43, 197), in HSL hsl(310, 77%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 81%, 14%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e42bc5?
Deep teal and dark navy flatter #e42bc5 because they match its intensity without competing for attention. Against plain white it can read harsh, so darker partners usually work better. Warm golds can also add contrast in nightlife or fashion palettes.
Is #e42bc5 readable on white or black?
#e42bc5 has a 3.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.45:1 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.