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#EE205E color code is #EE205E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #ee205e.

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#EE205E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #EE205E is 0.2002. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.20:1 against white and 5.00:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#EE205E on white4.20:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#EE205E on black5.00:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #EE205E4.20:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #EE205E5.00:1AA

#EE205E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #EE205E?+
The hex code for #EE205E is #EE205E. In RGB it's rgb(238, 32, 94), and in HSL it's hsl(342, 86%, 53%).
What is the RGB value of #EE205E?+
#EE205E in RGB is (238, 32, 94). Written in CSS: rgb(238, 32, 94).
What is the CMYK value of #EE205E?+
#EE205E converts to CMYK(0%, 87%, 61%, 7%) for print. Hex equivalent is #EE205E.
Is #ee205e a warm or cool color?+
#EE205E (#EE205E) is a warm pink — its hue sits at 342° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #ee205e belong to?+
#EE205E belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 342°, 86%, 53% — a warm tone within the broader pink group.
Is #ee205e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#EE205E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.2:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #ee205e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #EE205E (#EE205E) is 18-1655 Cherry Red, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #EE205E in design

Practical guidance for using #ee205e (#EE205E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#EE205E (#EE205E) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.0:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #EE205E (#EE205E) 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

#EE205E 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 — #ee205e 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

#EE205E 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 #EE205E

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #ee205e (#EE205E). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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