#EC5297 Hex Color
Loud pink with a sweet side
Think of bubblegum crossed with raspberry, and you land close to #ec5297. This pink is heavily saturated with warm berry undertones, so it reads bold without tipping into neon. It earns its keep as an accent or call-to-action color rather than a full background, where its brightness can overwhelm a layout. Black text passes AA contrast on it, and a deep plum pairing makes it feel richer.
Questions about #ec5297
What is #ec5297 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ec5297 is rgb(236, 82, 151), in HSL hsl(333, 80%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 36%, 7%.
What text color works best on #ec5297?
Black text reads best on #ec5297, with a contrast ratio of about 6.2:1. That clears WCAG AA for body text, while white text falls short of the 4.5:1 minimum.
What colors pair well with #ec5297?
Pair #ec5297 with deep plum or forest green for contrast that feels grown up instead of sugary. Navy also grounds it well in branding work.
Is #ec5297 a warm or cool pink?
It leans warm. The red in its base pulls it toward berry and magenta territory, giving it a heated, energetic feel that cool pinks with blue undertones lack.
Is #ec5297 readable on white or black?
#ec5297 has a 3.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.22:1 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.