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#E184BD color code is #E184BD. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e184bd.

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#E184BD Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E184BD is 0.3618. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.55:1 against white and 8.24:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E184BD on white2.55:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E184BD on black8.24:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E184BD2.55:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E184BD8.24:1AAA

#E184BD — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E184BD?+
The hex code for #E184BD is #E184BD. In RGB it's rgb(225, 132, 189), and in HSL it's hsl(323, 61%, 70%).
What is the RGB value of #E184BD?+
#E184BD in RGB is (225, 132, 189). Written in CSS: rgb(225, 132, 189).
What is the CMYK value of #E184BD?+
#E184BD converts to CMYK(0%, 41%, 16%, 12%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E184BD.
Is #e184bd a warm or cool color?+
#E184BD (#E184BD) is a transitional pink — its hue sits at 323° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e184bd belong to?+
#E184BD belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 323°, 61%, 70% — a transitional tone within the broader pink group.
Is #e184bd accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E184BD on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.55:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #e184bd?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E184BD (#E184BD) is 3450 C Soft Rose, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E184BD in design

Practical guidance for using #e184bd (#E184BD) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E184BD (#E184BD) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E184BD (#E184BD) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into beauty, weddings, romance, soft-feminine brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if pink runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#E184BD flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#E184BD works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.