#E72387 Hex Color
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#e72387 is a saturated, high-intensity magenta that commands immediate attention. Because this color is so visually loud, it functions best as a purposeful accent or call-to-action button rather than a primary background. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or muted olive greens to ground its natural brightness. This hex code meets contrast standards for small text, though it is usually best in shorter doses.
Questions about #e72387
What is #e72387 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e72387 is rgb(231, 35, 135), in HSL hsl(329, 80%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 85%, 42%, 9%.
How do I best use #e72387 in a design scheme?
#e72387 works best as a focused accent rather than a background color due to its extreme vibrancy. Ground this intense magenta by pairing it with charcoal or deep neutral tones to balance the visual energy and create a professional contrast.
Is #e72387 readable on white or black?
#e72387 has a 4.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.98:1 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.