#E8457A Hex Color
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#e8457a is a saturated, high-intensity pink that commands immediate attention. Because it is so vivid, this shade works best as a small accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with dark charcoal or off-white to balance the intensity. It remains legible for small text against black, boasting a solid 5.6:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this color is #e8457a.
Questions about #e8457a
What is #e8457a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8457a is rgb(232, 69, 122), in HSL hsl(340, 78%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 47%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e8457a?
#e8457a functions best when balanced against neutral, grounded tones rather than other bright hues. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or off-white backgrounds, which allow its high-intensity pigment to pop without overwhelming the rest of your design layout.
Is #e8457a readable on white or black?
#e8457a has a 3.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.56:1 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.