Color #E493CD Color / Colour Code #E493CD
This page shows the hex color code for color #e493cd (#E493CD). The colour is a pink tone with 60% saturation and 74% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E493CD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E493CD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 287, 317, and 347 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 317, 77, and 197 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E493CD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 317 and saturation at 60%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 317 to 2 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 317 with its complement at 137 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 #E493CD
Lightness variations at hue 317 and 60% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E493CD
Design Use Cases for #E493CD
Vibrant Brand Color
#E493CD has a strong 60% 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.
Light Background Tint
#E493CD at 74% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Playfulness & Compassion
#E493CD is in the pink range (hue 317). 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 #E493CD (hue 317) to its complement at hue 137. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 347. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e493cd, #95e4ab);
CSS Code for #E493CD
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About Color #E493CD (#E493CD)
#E493CD is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 228 red, 147 green, and 205 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 317 degrees with 60% saturation and 74% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E493CD is 178/255 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, 36% magenta, 10% yellow, and 11% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E493CD against white is 2.25:1 and against black is 9.35:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 9.35:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #95E4AB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E493CD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D395E4 and #E495A6, 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 #E493CD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E493CD?
- #E493CD is Color #E493CD, a pink color (colour) with RGB(228, 147, 205), HSL(317, 60%, 74%), and CMYK(0%, 36%, 10%, 11%). Its perceived brightness is 178/255.
- Is #E493CD accessible for text?
- Against white, #E493CD has a contrast ratio of 2.25:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 9.35:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E493CD?
- The complementary colour is #95E4AB (hue 137). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D395E4 and #E495A6. The triadic palette adds #CEE495 and #95CEE4 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E493CD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e493cd; or rgb(228, 147, 205); or hsl(317, 60%, 74%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 317 60% 74%; 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.