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#E6519C color code is #E6519C. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e6519c.

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#E6519C Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E6519C is 0.2511. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.49:1 against white and 6.02:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E6519C on white3.49:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#E6519C on black6.02:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #E6519C3.49:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #E6519C6.02:1AA

#E6519C — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E6519C?+
The hex code for #E6519C is #E6519C. In RGB it's rgb(230, 81, 156), and in HSL it's hsl(330, 75%, 61%).
What is the RGB value of #E6519C?+
#E6519C in RGB is (230, 81, 156). Written in CSS: rgb(230, 81, 156).
What is the CMYK value of #E6519C?+
#E6519C converts to CMYK(0%, 65%, 32%, 10%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E6519C.
Is #e6519c a warm or cool color?+
#E6519C (#E6519C) is a warm pink — its hue sits at 330° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e6519c belong to?+
#E6519C belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 330°, 75%, 61% — a warm tone within the broader pink group.
Is #e6519c accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E6519C on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.49:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #e6519c?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E6519C (#E6519C) is 198 C Pantone 198 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E6519C in design

Practical guidance for using #e6519c (#E6519C) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E6519C (#E6519C) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.0:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E6519C (#E6519C) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into beauty, weddings, romance, soft-feminine brands. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#E6519C flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #e6519c can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#E6519C 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.