#E55381 Hex Color
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#e55381 is a high-energy, saturated pink that demands immediate attention. Due to its intensity, it works best as a punchy accent color rather than a dominant background. It provides strong contrast with black text, meeting accessibility standards for readability. While you might wonder about mixing gray to temper such a bold shade, this color thrives when used sparingly to highlight calls to action or UI elements.
Questions about #e55381
What is #e55381 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e55381 is rgb(229, 83, 129), in HSL hsl(341, 74%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 44%, 10%.
How can I use #e55381 effectively in interface design?
#e55381 serves best as an intentional accent color for primary call-to-action buttons or notification badges. Because it is so saturated, avoid using it as a large background fill, as it can quickly overwhelm the user interface and cause eye fatigue.
Is #e55381 readable on white or black?
#e55381 has a 3.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.88:1 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.