#EA59C1 Hex Color
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The hex color #ea59c1 is a saturated magenta pink that sits between fuchsia and orchid on the color wheel. Its high saturation and mid-range lightness make it read bold without turning harsh, which is why it works well as an accent in cosmetics branding, nightlife graphics, and fashion palettes. Black text on #ea59c1 reaches about 6.7:1 contrast, so it clears WCAG AA for small body copy. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal for a richer effect than the usual white background. One useful detail: it reads slightly warm despite sitting in the pink family, so it flatters burgundy and forest green more than navy.
Questions about #ea59c1
What is #ea59c1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ea59c1 is rgb(234, 89, 193), in HSL hsl(317, 78%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 18%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #ea59c1?
Deep plum, burgundy, and charcoal ground its brightness. White works for contrast checks but looks flatter than darker pairings.
Does #ea59c1 pass WCAG AA for body text?
Yes. Black text on #ea59c1 reaches about 6.7:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 minimum for small copy.
Is #ea59c1 warm or cool?
It reads slightly warm despite being a pink, so it flatters burgundy and forest green more than navy.
Where does #ea59c1 work best?
As an accent in cosmetics, nightlife, and fashion palettes. It gets loud at large sizes, so use it sparingly.
Is #ea59c1 readable on white or black?
#ea59c1 has a 3.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.69:1 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.