#E55797 Hex Color
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Not a shy pastel, this pink lands bold and warm, with enough chroma to read ablaze at almost any size. The hex code #e55797 works best as an accent, highlight, or call to action; as a full background it can overwhelm a layout. Black text passes WCAG AA against it at roughly 6.1:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for balance.
Questions about #e55797
What is #e55797 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e55797 is rgb(229, 87, 151), in HSL hsl(333, 73%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 34%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e55797?
Deep teal and charcoal ground its brightness, while soft cream softens it into something friendlier. Skip red and orange neighbors, since the warm tones compete instead of complementing.
Is #e55797 readable on white or black?
#e55797 has a 3.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.14:1 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.