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#EC4899 HEX Color

#EC4899rgb(236, 72, 153)
#EC4899 color swatch

About #EC4899

#EC4899 (#EC4899) is a warm, mid, vivid pink tone with a hue of 330°, saturation of 81% and lightness of 60%. It works well for lifestyle and fashion design and conveys a playful feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 3.53:1, while on black it reaches 5.95:1 — so prefer black text when using #EC4899 as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#EC4899
RGBrgb(236, 72, 153)
HSLhsl(330°, 81%, 60%)
CMYKcmyk(0%, 69%, 35%, 7%)
CIELABLab(56.9, 68.8, -8.3)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white
3.53:1
AA Normalfails
AA Largepasses
AAA Normalfails
AAA Largefails
On black
5.95:1
AA Normalpasses
AA Largepasses
AAA Normalfails
AAA Largepasses

Recommendation: when using #EC4899 as a background, use black text for the highest contrast.

Color Schemes

Tints & Shades

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #EC4899;
color: #EC4899;
border: 2px solid #EC4899;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EC4899, #48ec9b);

Code Export

css
:root {
  --color-primary: #ec4899;
  --color-primary-rgb: 236, 72, 153;
  --color-primary-hsl: 330, 81%, 60%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #EC4899?

Color #EC4899 does not have an official CSS name. It is a warm, mid, vivid pink tone (HSL 330°, 81%, 60%).

Is #EC4899 a warm or cool color?

#EC4899 (#EC4899) is a warm color. With a hue of 330°, it falls in the pink family.

What colors go well with #EC4899?

Colors that pair well with #EC4899 (#EC4899) include its complementary color (#48EC9B), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous pink tones for harmonious palettes.