#EA56C4 Hex Color
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#ea56c4 is a saturated, light magenta with a warm pink undertone. Its high chroma brings energy and excitement to calls to action, cosmetics, fashion, and playful packaging. Use it as a small accent rather than a full background, where its brightness can overwhelm. Black text reaches about 6.6:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #ea56c4
What is #ea56c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ea56c4 is rgb(234, 86, 196), in HSL hsl(315, 78%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 16%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #ea56c4?
#ea56c4 pairs well with navy, charcoal, soft cream, and muted mauve because darker or softer partners contain its strong saturation. Use navy for a polished contrast, or cream when the design needs a lighter, more playful finish.
Is #ea56c4 readable on white or black?
#ea56c4 has a 3.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.62:1 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.