#EA819E Hex Color
Warm pink with a mellow streak
A go-to for confectionery packaging and beauty branding, this pink is warm and mellow rather than loud. #ea819e sits at a mid lightness with soft saturation, so it reads sweet without turning juvenile. It works as a dominant base: black text hits about 8.1:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Deep plum and navy accents flatter it best. The hex code #ea819e also suits cosmetics and romantic seasonal campaigns.
Questions about #ea819e
What is #ea819e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ea819e is rgb(234, 129, 158), in HSL hsl(343, 71%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 32%, 8%.
What text color works best on #ea819e?
Black text reads most clearly on #ea819e, with a contrast ratio of about 8.1:1. That passes WCAG AA for small body text, so the color holds up as a background behind fine print.
What colors pair well with #ea819e?
Deep plum and navy both sharpen #ea819e without fighting its warmth. For a softer, retro feel, pair it with cream instead of stark white.
Is #ea819e a warm or cool pink?
#ea819e reads warm. Its red lean and mid lightness keep it cozy and rounded, never icy, which is why it suits romance and confectionery themes so well.
Is #ea819e readable on white or black?
#ea819e has a 2.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.13:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.