Color #E6516C Color / Colour Code #E6516C
This page shows the hex color code for color #e6516c (#E6516C). The colour is a red tone with 75% saturation and 61% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E6516C against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E6516C paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 319, 349, and 19 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 349, 109, and 229 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E6516C
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 349 and saturation at 75%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 349 to 34 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 349 with its complement at 169 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 #E6516C
Lightness variations at hue 349 and 75% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E6516C
Design Use Cases for #E6516C
Vibrant Brand Color
#E6516C has a strong 75% 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 61% lightness, #E6516C 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.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#E6516C falls in the red spectrum (hue 349). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #E6516C (hue 349) to its complement at hue 169. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 19. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e6516c, #51e6cb);
CSS Code for #E6516C
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About Color #E6516C (#E6516C)
#E6516C is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 230 red, 81 green, and 108 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.8:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 349 degrees with 75% saturation and 61% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E6516C is 129/255 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, 65% magenta, 53% yellow, and 10% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E6516C against white is 3.65:1 and against black is 5.76:1. 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 5.76:1.
The complementary colour #51E6CB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E6516C. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E651B7 and #E68051, 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 #E6516C?
- #E6516C is Color #E6516C, a red color (colour) with RGB(230, 81, 108), HSL(349, 75%, 61%), and CMYK(0%, 65%, 53%, 10%). Its perceived brightness is 129/255.
- Is #E6516C accessible for text?
- Against white, #E6516C has a contrast ratio of 3.65:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.76:1 (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 #E6516C?
- The complementary colour is #51E6CB (hue 169). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E651B7 and #E68051. The triadic palette adds #6CE651 and #516CE6 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E6516C in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e6516c; or rgb(230, 81, 108); or hsl(349, 75%, 61%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 349 75% 61%; 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.