#ED5E9E Hex Color
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#ed5e9e is a high-energy, saturated pink that commands attention. Because of its intensity, it functions best as a pop-art accent or a high-impact call to action rather than a main background color. It pairs surprisingly well with charcoal grays, which ground its playful nature. With a 6.7:1 contrast ratio against black text, it maintains excellent readability for typography.
Questions about #ed5e9e
What is #ed5e9e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed5e9e is rgb(237, 94, 158), in HSL hsl(333, 80%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 33%, 7%.
How can I effectively use #ed5e9e in a user interface?
#ed5e9e functions best as a high-impact accent color rather than a large background element. Because of its intensity, it is excellent for call to action buttons or small UI notifications that need to grab the user's immediate attention.
What colors pair well with #ed5e9e for a professional design?
This pink is highly saturated and pairs surprisingly well with charcoal or deep grays, which ground its playful nature. Keeping the rest of your palette neutral allows this color to pop without overwhelming the layout or causing visual fatigue.
Is #ed5e9e readable on white or black?
#ed5e9e has a 3.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.69:1 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.