#EA5278 Hex Color
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#ea5278 is a saturated, warm red with pink undertones and medium-light brightness. Its strong intensity brings energy, urgency, and passion to branding, sports graphics, sales campaigns, and calls to action. Use it as a bold accent beside charcoal or deep navy rather than a full background. Black text reaches about 6:1 contrast. The hex code is #ea5278.
Questions about #ea5278
What is #ea5278 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ea5278 is rgb(234, 82, 120), in HSL hsl(345, 78%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 49%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #ea5278?
#ea5278 pairs well with charcoal or deep navy, which ground its saturated pink-red warmth without competing for attention. Use white for a clean, high-key look, or choose muted mauve and blush tones when you want the palette softer and less urgent.
Is #ea5278 readable on white or black?
#ea5278 has a 3.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.97:1 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.