#EB429C Hex Color

An intense and high-energy saturated pink

Hex color #eb429c graphic
This saturated pink demands attention with its intense, high-energy glow. Because of its extreme brightness, #eb429c works best as a punchy accent rather than a background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or navy, creating a sharp contrast that makes the pink pop. Since black text provides excellent readability against it, use this hex code for buttons or highlights where high visibility is required.

Questions about #eb429c

What is #eb429c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eb429c is rgb(235, 66, 156), in HSL hsl(328, 81%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 34%, 8%.
Where should I use #eb429c in a design?
This color is far too intense to serve as a background, so reserve #eb429c for high-impact UI elements like call-to-action buttons, notification badges, or data visualization highlights. It effectively demands user attention without overwhelming the primary content of the page.
What colors pair well with the intensity of #eb429c?
Because this pink is so bright, it creates the best visual balance when paired with deep, grounding neutrals like charcoal or navy. These dark tones provide enough contrast for text readability while letting the pink pop as a striking focal point.
Is #eb429c readable on white or black?
#eb429c has a 3.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.79:1 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.