#E55175 Hex Color
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Reach for #e55175 when a sale banner or call-to-action needs punch without going full alarm red. This shade of red leans rose, warm and saturated with a bright, beaming energy. It earns its keep as a small accent in a 10% role; across a whole background it overwhelms fast. Black text passes AA on it at roughly 5.8:1 contrast. The hex code #e55175 flatters deep navy more than white.
Questions about #e55175
What is #e55175 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e55175 is rgb(229, 81, 117), in HSL hsl(345, 74%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 49%, 10%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e55175?
Deep navy makes #e55175 look richer than white does, and charcoal keeps its loudness in check. Pale neutrals tend to wash the saturation out, so favor darker partners.
Is #e55175 readable on white or black?
#e55175 has a 3.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.76:1 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.