#E642D5 Hex Color
Bright magenta with electric charm
Highly saturated and bright, #e642d5 is a warm-leaning magenta with pink and violet undertones. Its intensity brings energy, flirtation, and instant attention to branding, cosmetics, nightlife, and calls to action. Use the hex code as a focused accent beside charcoal, navy, or soft cream rather than a dominant background. Black text reaches about 6.1:1 contrast here, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #e642d5
What is #e642d5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e642d5 is rgb(230, 66, 213), in HSL hsl(306, 77%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 7%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e642d5?
Does #e642d5 read as warm or cool?
#e642d5 reads as warm-leaning because its strong magenta base carries more pink-red energy than blue, while violet undertones keep it from feeling purely hot or red, giving the shade an energetic, expressive feel rather than a soft or subdued one.
Is #e642d5 readable on white or black?
#e642d5 has a 3.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.10:1 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.