#EB55AD Hex Color
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#eb55ad is a high-octane, saturated pink that commands instant attention. Due to its intense chroma, designers should use this hex code as a small 10% accent rather than a dominant background. It pairs effectively with dark charcoals to anchor the energy. If you are studying how to make pink, this shade demonstrates maximum vividness. Black text remains highly legible against it at 6.4:1.
Questions about #eb55ad
What is #eb55ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eb55ad is rgb(235, 85, 173), in HSL hsl(325, 79%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 26%, 8%.
Where should I use the #eb55ad hex color in a design?
Because #eb55ad is so high-chroma, you should limit it to small UI accents or call-to-action buttons rather than large background areas. It works best to provide a pop of color against neutral palettes featuring charcoal or slate grays.
Is #eb55ad readable on white or black?
#eb55ad has a 3.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.43:1 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.