Color #E462B0 Color / Colour Code #E462B0
This page shows the hex color code for color #e462b0 (#E462B0). The colour is a pink tone with 71% saturation and 64% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E462B0 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E462B0 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 294, 324, and 354 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 324, 84, and 204 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E462B0
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 324 and saturation at 71%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 324 to 9 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 324 with its complement at 144 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 #E462B0
Lightness variations at hue 324 and 71% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E462B0
Design Use Cases for #E462B0
Vibrant Brand Color
#E462B0 has a strong 71% 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 64% lightness, #E462B0 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
#E462B0 is in the pink range (hue 324). 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 #E462B0 (hue 324) to its complement at hue 144. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 354. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e462b0, #62e496);
CSS Code for #E462B0
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About Color #E462B0 (#E462B0)
#E462B0 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 228 red, 98 green, and 176 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 324 degrees with 71% saturation and 64% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E462B0 is 146/255 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, 57% magenta, 23% yellow, and 11% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E462B0 against white is 3.15:1 and against black is 6.67:1. 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 6.67:1.
The complementary colour #62E496 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E462B0. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D762E4 and #E4626F, 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 #E462B0?
- #E462B0 is Color #E462B0, a pink color (colour) with RGB(228, 98, 176), HSL(324, 71%, 64%), and CMYK(0%, 57%, 23%, 11%). Its perceived brightness is 146/255.
- Is #E462B0 accessible for text?
- Against white, #E462B0 has a contrast ratio of 3.15:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.67:1 (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 #E462B0?
- The complementary colour is #62E496 (hue 144). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D762E4 and #E4626F. The triadic palette adds #B0E462 and #62B0E4 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E462B0 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e462b0; or rgb(228, 98, 176); or hsl(324, 71%, 64%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 324 71% 64%; 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.