#ED6D9E Hex Color
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This bold, saturated pink commands attention with a warm, beaming intensity. Because it is highly pigmented, #ed6d9e works best as a punchy accent rather than a dominant background color. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted slate to ground the sweetness. This hex code provides excellent contrast for text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or highlights in modern, energetic design palettes.
Questions about #ed6d9e
What is #ed6d9e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed6d9e is rgb(237, 109, 158), in HSL hsl(337, 78%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 33%, 7%.
How should I use #ed6d9e in my design projects?
Use #ed6d9e as a high-impact accent to draw the eye, such as for call-to-action buttons or highlights. Because it is highly saturated, it pairs effectively with deep neutrals like charcoal to ground its intensity and prevent it from feeling overwhelming.
Is #ed6d9e suitable for text usage?
While #ed6d9e works well for highlighting or accent elements, it often lacks the contrast needed for standard body text against white backgrounds. Pair it with dark, high-contrast backgrounds like navy or black if you intend to use it for readability-focused UI elements.
Is #ed6d9e readable on white or black?
#ed6d9e has a 2.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.28:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.