Color #E170DF Color / Colour Code #E170DF
This page shows the hex color code for color #e170df (#E170DF). The colour is a purple tone with 65% saturation and 66% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E170DF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E170DF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 271, 301, and 331 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 301, 61, and 181 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E170DF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 301 and saturation at 65%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 301 to 346 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 301 with its complement at 121 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 #E170DF
Lightness variations at hue 301 and 65% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E170DF
Design Use Cases for #E170DF
Vibrant Brand Color
#E170DF has a strong 65% 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 66% lightness, #E170DF 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
#E170DF falls in the purple spectrum (hue 301). 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 #E170DF (hue 301) to its complement at hue 121. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 331. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e170df, #70e172);
CSS Code for #E170DF
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About Color #E170DF (#E170DF)
#E170DF is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 225 red, 112 green, and 223 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 301 degrees with 65% saturation and 66% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E170DF is 158/255 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, 50% magenta, 1% yellow, and 12% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E170DF against white is 2.77:1 and against black is 7.58:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 7.58:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #70E172 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E170DF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #AA70E1 and #E170A6, 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 #E170DF
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E170DF?
- #E170DF is Color #E170DF, a purple color (colour) with RGB(225, 112, 223), HSL(301, 65%, 66%), and CMYK(0%, 50%, 1%, 12%). Its perceived brightness is 158/255.
- Is #E170DF accessible for text?
- Against white, #E170DF has a contrast ratio of 2.77:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 7.58:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E170DF?
- The complementary colour is #70E172 (hue 121). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #AA70E1 and #E170A6. The triadic palette adds #DFE170 and #70DFE1 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E170DF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e170df; or rgb(225, 112, 223); or hsl(301, 65%, 66%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 301 65% 66%; 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.