Color #E85EA1 Color / Colour Code #E85EA1
This page shows the hex color code for color #e85ea1 (#E85EA1). The colour is a pink tone with 75% saturation and 64% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E85EA1 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E85EA1 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 301, 331, and 1 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 331, 91, and 211 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E85EA1
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 331 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 331 to 16 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 331 with its complement at 151 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 #E85EA1
Lightness variations at hue 331 and 75% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E85EA1
Design Use Cases for #E85EA1
Vibrant Brand Color
#E85EA1 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 64% lightness, #E85EA1 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
#E85EA1 is in the pink range (hue 331). 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 #E85EA1 (hue 331) to its complement at hue 151. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 1. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e85ea1, #5ee8a5);
CSS Code for #E85EA1
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About Color #E85EA1 (#E85EA1)
#E85EA1 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 232 red, 94 green, and 161 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 331 degrees with 75% saturation and 64% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E85EA1 is 143/255 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, 59% magenta, 31% yellow, and 9% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E85EA1 against white is 3.21:1 and against black is 6.55:1. 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 6.55:1.
The complementary colour #5EE8A5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E85EA1. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E85EE6 and #E8615E, 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 #E85EA1?
- #E85EA1 is Color #E85EA1, a pink color (colour) with RGB(232, 94, 161), HSL(331, 75%, 64%), and CMYK(0%, 59%, 31%, 9%). Its perceived brightness is 143/255.
- Is #E85EA1 accessible for text?
- Against white, #E85EA1 has a contrast ratio of 3.21:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.55:1 (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 #E85EA1?
- The complementary colour is #5EE8A5 (hue 151). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E85EE6 and #E8615E. The triadic palette adds #A1E85E and #5EA1E8 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E85EA1 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e85ea1; or rgb(232, 94, 161); or hsl(331, 75%, 64%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 331 75% 64%; 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.