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#E850A0 color code is #E850A0. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e850a0.

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#E850A0 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E850A0 is 0.2543. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.45:1 against white and 6.09:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E850A0 on white3.45:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#E850A0 on black6.09:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #E850A03.45:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #E850A06.09:1AA

#E850A0 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E850A0?+
The hex code for #E850A0 is #E850A0. In RGB it's rgb(232, 80, 160), and in HSL it's hsl(328, 77%, 61%).
What is the RGB value of #E850A0?+
#E850A0 in RGB is (232, 80, 160). Written in CSS: rgb(232, 80, 160).
What is the CMYK value of #E850A0?+
#E850A0 converts to CMYK(0%, 66%, 31%, 9%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E850A0.
Is #e850a0 a warm or cool color?+
#E850A0 (#E850A0) is a transitional pink — its hue sits at 328° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e850a0 belong to?+
#E850A0 belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 328°, 77%, 61% — a transitional tone within the broader pink group.
Is #e850a0 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E850A0 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.45:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #e850a0?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E850A0 (#E850A0) is 198 C Pantone 198 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E850A0 in design

Practical guidance for using #e850a0 (#E850A0) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E850A0 (#E850A0) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.1:1 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, #E850A0 (#E850A0) 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

#E850A0 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. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#E850A0 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.