Color #E471BF Color / Colour Code #E471BF
This page shows the hex color code for color #e471bf (#E471BF). The colour is a pink tone with 68% saturation and 67% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E471BF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E471BF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 289, 319, and 349 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 319, 79, and 199 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E471BF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 319 and saturation at 68%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 319 to 4 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 319 with its complement at 139 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 #E471BF
Lightness variations at hue 319 and 68% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E471BF
Design Use Cases for #E471BF
Vibrant Brand Color
#E471BF has a strong 68% 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 67% lightness, #E471BF 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
#E471BF is in the pink range (hue 319). 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 #E471BF (hue 319) to its complement at hue 139. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 349. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e471bf, #72e496);
CSS Code for #E471BF
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About Color #E471BF (#E471BF)
#E471BF is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 228 red, 113 green, and 191 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 319 degrees with 68% saturation and 67% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E471BF is 156/255 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, 16% yellow, and 11% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E471BF against white is 2.83:1 and against black is 7.41:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 7.41:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #72E496 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E471BF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #CF72E4 and #E47287, 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 #E471BF?
- #E471BF is Color #E471BF, a pink color (colour) with RGB(228, 113, 191), HSL(319, 68%, 67%), and CMYK(0%, 50%, 16%, 11%). Its perceived brightness is 156/255.
- Is #E471BF accessible for text?
- Against white, #E471BF has a contrast ratio of 2.83:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 7.41:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E471BF?
- The complementary colour is #72E496 (hue 139). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #CF72E4 and #E47287. The triadic palette adds #C0E472 and #72C0E4 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E471BF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e471bf; or rgb(228, 113, 191); or hsl(319, 68%, 67%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 319 68% 67%; 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.