#EA4D74 Hex Color
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#ea4d74 is an intense, saturated pink-red that commands immediate attention. Because of its high chroma, it works best as a sharp accent rather than a dominant background color. It pairs well with black text, as the contrast ratio of 5.8:1 ensures excellent readability. Try mixing it with dark charcoal instead of deeper brown tones to keep the energy balanced. The hex code is #ea4d74.
Questions about #ea4d74
What is #ea4d74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ea4d74 is rgb(234, 77, 116), in HSL hsl(345, 79%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 50%, 8%.
How should I use #ea4d74 in UI design?
#ea4d74 functions best as a high-impact call-to-action button or a focused accent element rather than a background. Pair it with dark charcoal or near-black text to ensure high readability and keep the visual energy balanced without overwhelming users.
Is #ea4d74 readable on white or black?
#ea4d74 has a 3.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.81:1 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.