Color #E77EBF Color / Colour Code #E77EBF
This page shows the hex color code for color #e77ebf (#E77EBF). The colour is a pink tone with 69% saturation and 70% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E77EBF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E77EBF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 293, 323, and 353 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 323, 83, and 203 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E77EBF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 323 and saturation at 69%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 323 to 8 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 323 with its complement at 143 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 #E77EBF
Lightness variations at hue 323 and 69% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E77EBF
Design Use Cases for #E77EBF
Vibrant Brand Color
#E77EBF has a strong 69% 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
#E77EBF at 70% 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
#E77EBF is in the pink range (hue 323). 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 #E77EBF (hue 323) to its complement at hue 143. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 353. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e77ebf, #7ee7a6);
CSS Code for #E77EBF
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About Color #E77EBF (#E77EBF)
#E77EBF is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 231 red, 126 green, and 191 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 323 degrees with 69% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E77EBF is 165/255 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, 45% magenta, 17% yellow, and 9% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E77EBF against white is 2.58:1 and against black is 8.13:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 8.13:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #7EE7A6 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E77EBF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DB7EE7 and #E77E8A, 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 #E77EBF
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E77EBF?
- #E77EBF is Color #E77EBF, a pink color (colour) with RGB(231, 126, 191), HSL(323, 69%, 70%), and CMYK(0%, 45%, 17%, 9%). Its perceived brightness is 165/255.
- Is #E77EBF accessible for text?
- Against white, #E77EBF has a contrast ratio of 2.58:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 8.13:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E77EBF?
- The complementary colour is #7EE7A6 (hue 143). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DB7EE7 and #E77E8A. The triadic palette adds #BFE77E and #7EBFE7 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E77EBF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e77ebf; or rgb(231, 126, 191); or hsl(323, 69%, 70%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 323 69% 70%; 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.