Color #E138CA Color / Colour Code #E138CA
This page shows the hex color code for color #e138ca (#E138CA). The colour is a purple tone with 74% saturation and 55% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E138CA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E138CA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 278, 308, and 338 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 308, 68, and 188 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E138CA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 308 and saturation at 74%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 308 to 353 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 308 with its complement at 128 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 #E138CA
Lightness variations at hue 308 and 74% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E138CA
Design Use Cases for #E138CA
Vibrant Brand Color
#E138CA has a strong 74% 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 55% lightness, #E138CA 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.
Creativity & Premium Positioning
#E138CA falls in the purple spectrum (hue 308). Purple communicates creativity, wisdom, and luxury. It is effective for premium product highlights, creative portfolio accents, meditation app interfaces, and rewards program branding. Purple occupies a unique space between the energy of red and the calm of blue.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #E138CA (hue 308) to its complement at hue 128. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 338. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e138ca, #37e14e);
CSS Code for #E138CA
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Colors visually similar to #E138CA based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #E138CA (#E138CA)
#E138CA is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 225 red, 56 green, and 202 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 308 degrees with 74% saturation and 55% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E138CA is 123/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 75% magenta, 10% yellow, and 12% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E138CA against white is 3.74:1 and against black is 5.62:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 5.62:1.
The complementary colour #37E14E creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E138CA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #A337E1 and #E13776, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E138CA?
- #E138CA is Color #E138CA, a purple color (colour) with RGB(225, 56, 202), HSL(308, 74%, 55%), and CMYK(0%, 75%, 10%, 12%). Its perceived brightness is 123/255.
- Is #E138CA accessible for text?
- Against white, #E138CA has a contrast ratio of 3.74:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.62:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E138CA?
- The complementary colour is #37E14E (hue 128). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #A337E1 and #E13776. The triadic palette adds #CBE137 and #37CBE1 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E138CA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e138ca; or rgb(225, 56, 202); or hsl(308, 74%, 55%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 308 74% 55%; 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.