Color #E0809D Color / Colour Code #E0809D
This page shows the hex color code for color #e0809d (#E0809D). The colour is a pink tone with 61% saturation and 69% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E0809D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E0809D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 312, 342, and 12 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 342, 102, and 222 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E0809D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 342 and saturation at 61%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 342 to 27 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 342 with its complement at 162 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #E0809D
Lightness variations at hue 342 and 61% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E0809D
Design Use Cases for #E0809D
Vibrant Brand Color
#E0809D has a strong 61% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 69% lightness, #E0809D has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Playfulness & Compassion
#E0809D is in the pink range (hue 342). Pink ranges from energetic to gentle depending on saturation and lightness. Use it for beauty and cosmetics branding, social app interfaces, Valentine's themes, and youth-oriented design. Desaturated pinks work well as soft background tints.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #E0809D (hue 342) to its complement at hue 162. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 12. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e0809d, #80e0c3);
CSS Code for #E0809D
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Colors visually similar to #E0809D based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #E0809D (#E0809D)
#E0809D is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 224 red, 128 green, and 157 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 342 degrees with 61% saturation and 69% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E0809D is 160/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 43% magenta, 30% yellow, and 12% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E0809D against white is 2.71:1 and against black is 7.74:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 7.74:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #80E0C3 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E0809D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E080CD and #E09380, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #E0809D
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E0809D?
- #E0809D is Color #E0809D, a pink color (colour) with RGB(224, 128, 157), HSL(342, 61%, 69%), and CMYK(0%, 43%, 30%, 12%). Its perceived brightness is 160/255.
- Is #E0809D accessible for text?
- Against white, #E0809D has a contrast ratio of 2.71:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 7.74:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E0809D?
- The complementary colour is #80E0C3 (hue 162). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E080CD and #E09380. The triadic palette adds #9DE080 and #809DE0 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E0809D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e0809d; or rgb(224, 128, 157); or hsl(342, 61%, 69%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 342 61% 69%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.