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#EE87B3 color code is #EE87B3. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #ee87b3.

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#EE87B3 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #EE87B3 is 0.3876. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.40:1 against white and 8.75:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#EE87B3 on white2.40:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#EE87B3 on black8.75:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #EE87B32.40:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #EE87B38.75:1AAA

#EE87B3 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #EE87B3?+
The hex code for #EE87B3 is #EE87B3. In RGB it's rgb(238, 135, 179), and in HSL it's hsl(334, 75%, 73%).
What is the RGB value of #EE87B3?+
#EE87B3 in RGB is (238, 135, 179). Written in CSS: rgb(238, 135, 179).
What is the CMYK value of #EE87B3?+
#EE87B3 converts to CMYK(0%, 43%, 25%, 7%) for print. Hex equivalent is #EE87B3.
Is #ee87b3 a warm or cool color?+
#EE87B3 (#EE87B3) is a warm pink — its hue sits at 334° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #ee87b3 belong to?+
#EE87B3 belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 334°, 75%, 73% — a warm tone within the broader pink group.
Is #ee87b3 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#EE87B3 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.4:1 — 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 #ee87b3?+
The nearest Pantone match for #EE87B3 (#EE87B3) is 197 C Pantone 197 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #EE87B3 in design

Practical guidance for using #ee87b3 (#EE87B3) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#EE87B3 (#EE87B3) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.8:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #EE87B3 (#EE87B3) 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

#EE87B3 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 — #ee87b3 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

#EE87B3 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.