#EA5685 Hex Color
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#ea5685 is a saturated, high-energy pink that commands attention immediately. Due to its intense chroma, this hex code functions best as a pop-of-color accent or a call-to-action button rather than a primary background. It pairs well with dark charcoals, as black text offers excellent legibility against it. If you need a more muted palette, learn how to make gray to balance its loudness.
Questions about #ea5685
What is #ea5685 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ea5685 is rgb(234, 86, 133), in HSL hsl(341, 78%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 43%, 8%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ea5685?
Because #ea5685 is so saturated, it works best when paired with neutral, grounding tones like charcoal or deep slate to let the pink pop without visual noise. You can also use soft, desaturated creams to create a balanced, modern interface.
Is #ea5685 readable on white or black?
#ea5685 has a 3.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.16:1 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.