#EA1A9D Hex Color
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#ea1a9d is a highly saturated, medium-light pink with a warm magenta cast. Its high intensity brings energy and attention to calls to action, cosmetics, fashion, and playful branding. Use it as a small accent against navy or charcoal rather than a full background. The hex code #ea1a9d also supports clear black body text at about a 5.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #ea1a9d
What is #ea1a9d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ea1a9d is rgb(234, 26, 157), in HSL hsl(322, 83%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 89%, 33%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #ea1a9d?
Does #ea1a9d read as warm or cool?
It reads as a warm magenta because its strong pink-red presence outweighs the cooler influence of blue, giving designs an energetic, playful, and attention-grabbing feel. Use it when you want more heat than a purple-leaning fuchsia.
Is #ea1a9d readable on white or black?
#ea1a9d has a 4.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.13:1 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.