#E5429A Hex Color

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The hex code #e5429a defines a saturated, warm pink with a strong magenta undertone and bright mid-range lightness. Its bold energy suits calls to action, cosmetic packaging, fashion accents, and playful product details. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full background. Black text gives about a 5.6:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body text.

Questions about #e5429a

What is #e5429a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5429a is rgb(229, 66, 154), in HSL hsl(328, 76%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 33%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e5429a in a design palette?
The saturated #e5429a pairs well with navy for sharper contrast, charcoal for neutral support, and soft cream for a warmer finish, while smaller pink blocks keep its intensity focused in the overall composition.
Where does #e5429a work best in a visual system?
#e5429a works best as a high-attention accent for calls to action, cosmetic details, children’s products, and fashion graphics, where its strong saturation can energize a layout without forcing every surface to compete.
Is #e5429a readable on white or black?
#e5429a has a 3.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.57:1 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.