#E849A5 Hex Color
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This saturated pink commands immediate attention with its intense, beaming energy. Because of its high chroma, #e849a5 works best as a punchy accent color rather than a large background field. Pair it with dark charcoal or deep navy for a sophisticated, modern contrast. The hex code for this bold, flashy tone is #e849a5.
Questions about #e849a5
What is #e849a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e849a5 is rgb(232, 73, 165), in HSL hsl(325, 78%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 29%, 9%.
How can I best use #e849a5 in a design layout?
Is #e849a5 considered a warm or cool pink?
This color sits on the warmer side of the spectrum due to its high chroma and saturated red base. It maintains a beaming, aggressive energy that feels far more electric than soft or pastel-toned pinks.
Is #e849a5 readable on white or black?
#e849a5 has a 3.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.92:1 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.