Color #E72BA2 Color / Colour Code #E72BA2
This page shows the hex color code for color #e72ba2 (#E72BA2). The colour is a pink tone with 80% saturation and 54% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E72BA2 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E72BA2 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 292, 322, and 352 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 322, 82, and 202 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E72BA2
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 322 and saturation at 80%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 322 to 7 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 322 with its complement at 142 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 #E72BA2
Lightness variations at hue 322 and 80% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E72BA2
Design Use Cases for #E72BA2
Vibrant Brand Color
#E72BA2 has a strong 80% 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 54% lightness, #E72BA2 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
#E72BA2 is in the pink range (hue 322). 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 #E72BA2 (hue 322) to its complement at hue 142. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 352. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e72ba2, #2ce871);
CSS Code for #E72BA2
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About Color #E72BA2 (#E72BA2)
#E72BA2 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 231 red, 43 green, and 162 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 322 degrees with 80% saturation and 54% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E72BA2 is 113/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 81% magenta, 30% yellow, and 9% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E72BA2 against white is 3.99:1 and against black is 5.27:1. 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 5.27:1.
The complementary colour #2CE871 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E72BA2. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #CF2CE8 and #E82C45, 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 #E72BA2
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E72BA2?
- #E72BA2 is Color #E72BA2, a pink color (colour) with RGB(231, 43, 162), HSL(322, 80%, 54%), and CMYK(0%, 81%, 30%, 9%). Its perceived brightness is 113/255.
- Is #E72BA2 accessible for text?
- Against white, #E72BA2 has a contrast ratio of 3.99:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.27:1 (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 #E72BA2?
- The complementary colour is #2CE871 (hue 142). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #CF2CE8 and #E82C45. The triadic palette adds #A3E82C and #2CA3E8 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E72BA2 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e72ba2; or rgb(231, 43, 162); or hsl(322, 80%, 54%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 322 80% 54%; 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.