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#EB8EC9 color code is #EB8EC9. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #eb8ec9.

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#EB8EC9 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #EB8EC9 is 0.4123. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.27:1 against white and 9.25:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#EB8EC9 on white2.27:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#EB8EC9 on black9.25:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #EB8EC92.27:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #EB8EC99.25:1AAA

#EB8EC9 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #EB8EC9?+
The hex code for #EB8EC9 is #EB8EC9. In RGB it's rgb(235, 142, 201), and in HSL it's hsl(322, 70%, 74%).
What is the RGB value of #EB8EC9?+
#EB8EC9 in RGB is (235, 142, 201). Written in CSS: rgb(235, 142, 201).
What is the CMYK value of #EB8EC9?+
#EB8EC9 converts to CMYK(0%, 40%, 14%, 8%) for print. Hex equivalent is #EB8EC9.
Is #eb8ec9 a warm or cool color?+
#EB8EC9 (#EB8EC9) is a transitional pink — its hue sits at 322° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #eb8ec9 belong to?+
#EB8EC9 belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 322°, 70%, 74% — a transitional tone within the broader pink group.
Is #eb8ec9 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#EB8EC9 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.27:1 — 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 #eb8ec9?+
The nearest Pantone match for #EB8EC9 (#EB8EC9) is 509 C Pantone 509 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #EB8EC9 in design

Practical guidance for using #eb8ec9 (#EB8EC9) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#EB8EC9 (#EB8EC9) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #EB8EC9 (#EB8EC9) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. 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

#EB8EC9 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

#EB8EC9 is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.