#EA6A87 Hex Color
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#ea6a87 is a bold, saturated red that demands attention. Because it leans slightly warm, it works best as a punchy accent color rather than a primary background shade. Pair it with dark charcoal grays to ground its intensity or use it for high-impact call-to-action buttons. The hex code for this vivid shade is #ea6a87, which maintains strong accessibility against black text.
Questions about #ea6a87
What is #ea6a87 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ea6a87 is rgb(234, 106, 135), in HSL hsl(346, 75%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 42%, 8%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
How can I effectively use #ea6a87 in a web interface?
This color excels as a high-impact call-to-action button or a focus element against a neutral background. Because it is highly saturated, avoid using #ea6a87 for primary text or large background areas to prevent visual fatigue and maintain accessibility.
What colors pair well with #ea6a87 for a balanced palette?
To ground the intensity of #ea6a87, pair it with a deep charcoal or near-black to create a sophisticated, high-contrast look. For a softer approach, you can balance this red by using complementary shades of blue or muted, earthy tones.
Is #ea6a87 readable on white or black?
#ea6a87 has a 3.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.90:1 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.