#EC008C Hex Color
An intense, high-energy neon pink
Highly saturated and intense, this hot pink demands immediate attention. Because of its extreme chroma, #ec008c functions best as a small, deliberate 10% accent rather than a background shade. It pairs surprisingly well with deep, moody grays to ground its fluorescent energy. This hex code provides enough contrast for black text to remain legible, making it useful for high-impact buttons and calls to action.
Questions about #ec008c
What is #ec008c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ec008c is rgb(236, 0, 140), in HSL hsl(324, 100%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 41%, 7%.
Where should I use #ec008c in a user interface?
#ec008c works best as a targeted 10% accent rather than a primary background color because of its extreme saturation. Use it for high-impact call-to-action buttons or small notification badges to draw the user's eye without overwhelming the screen.
What colors pair well with #ec008c?
Pair #ec008c with deep, moody charcoal or slate grays to ground its fluorescent intensity. These neutral, dark tones act as an anchor, preventing the hot pink from appearing too jarring while maintaining a professional and modern contrast.
Is #ec008c readable on white or black?
#ec008c has a 4.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.94:1 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.