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#E7185A color code is #E7185A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e7185a.

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#E7185A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E7185A is 0.1838. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.49:1 against white and 4.68:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E7185A on white4.49:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#E7185A on black4.68:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #E7185A4.49:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #E7185A4.68:1AA

#E7185A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E7185A?+
The hex code for #E7185A is #E7185A. In RGB it's rgb(231, 24, 90), and in HSL it's hsl(341, 81%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #E7185A?+
#E7185A in RGB is (231, 24, 90). Written in CSS: rgb(231, 24, 90).
What is the CMYK value of #E7185A?+
#E7185A converts to CMYK(0%, 90%, 61%, 9%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E7185A.
Is #e7185a a warm or cool color?+
#E7185A (#E7185A) is a warm pink — its hue sits at 341° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e7185a belong to?+
#E7185A belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 341°, 81%, 50% — a warm tone within the broader pink group.
Is #e7185a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E7185A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.49:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #e7185a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E7185A (#E7185A) is 18-1655 Cherry Red, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E7185A in design

Practical guidance for using #e7185a (#E7185A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E7185A (#E7185A) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 4.7:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E7185A (#E7185A) 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

#E7185A 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 — #e7185a 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

#E7185A 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.

Brands that use #E7185A

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #e7185a (#E7185A). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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