Color #E94489 Color / Colour Code #E94489
This page shows the hex color code for color #e94489 (#E94489). The colour is a pink tone with 79% saturation and 59% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E94489 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E94489 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 305, 335, and 5 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 335, 95, and 215 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E94489
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 335 and saturation at 79%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 335 to 20 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 335 with its complement at 155 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 #E94489
Lightness variations at hue 335 and 79% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E94489
Design Use Cases for #E94489
Vibrant Brand Color
#E94489 has a strong 79% 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 59% lightness, #E94489 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
#E94489 is in the pink range (hue 335). 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 #E94489 (hue 335) to its complement at hue 155. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 5. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e94489, #44e9a4);
CSS Code for #E94489
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #E94489 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #E94489 (#E94489)
#E94489 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 233 red, 68 green, and 137 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 335 degrees with 79% saturation and 59% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E94489 is 125/255 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, 71% magenta, 41% yellow, and 9% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E94489 against white is 3.71:1 and against black is 5.65:1. 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 5.65:1.
The complementary colour #44E9A4 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E94489. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E944DB and #E95244, 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 #E94489
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E94489?
- #E94489 is Color #E94489, a pink color (colour) with RGB(233, 68, 137), HSL(335, 79%, 59%), and CMYK(0%, 71%, 41%, 9%). Its perceived brightness is 125/255.
- Is #E94489 accessible for text?
- Against white, #E94489 has a contrast ratio of 3.71:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.65:1 (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 #E94489?
- The complementary colour is #44E9A4 (hue 155). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E944DB and #E95244. The triadic palette adds #89E944 and #4489E9 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E94489 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e94489; or rgb(233, 68, 137); or hsl(335, 79%, 59%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 335 79% 59%; 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.