#E85399 Hex Color
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Reach for #e85399 when a call to action or highlight needs real punch. This strong pink leans toward magenta, bold and beaming, at home in cosmetics packaging, confectionery, and pop culture graphics. It pairs well with deep teal or charcoal, and a little gray mixed in tames the heat. Best as an accent in a 60/30/10 palette rather than a full background. Black text reads clearly on it at about 6.1:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #e85399
What is #e85399 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e85399 is rgb(232, 83, 153), in HSL hsl(332, 76%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 34%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e85399?
Deep teal and charcoal make the strongest partners, letting the pink glow without competing. For softer palettes, try cream or muted sage, which calm the saturation without dulling it.
Is #e85399 readable on white or black?
#e85399 has a 3.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.12:1 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.