Color #E95DE2 Color / Colour Code #E95DE2
This page shows the hex color code for color #e95de2 (#E95DE2). The colour is a purple tone with 76% saturation and 64% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E95DE2 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E95DE2 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 273, 303, and 333 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 303, 63, and 183 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E95DE2
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 303 and saturation at 76%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 303 to 348 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 303 with its complement at 123 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 #E95DE2
Lightness variations at hue 303 and 76% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E95DE2
Design Use Cases for #E95DE2
Vibrant Brand Color
#E95DE2 has a strong 76% 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, #E95DE2 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.
Creativity & Premium Positioning
#E95DE2 falls in the purple spectrum (hue 303). Purple communicates creativity, wisdom, and luxury. It is effective for premium product highlights, creative portfolio accents, meditation app interfaces, and rewards program branding. Purple occupies a unique space between the energy of red and the calm of blue.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #E95DE2 (hue 303) to its complement at hue 123. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 333. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e95de2, #5de964);
CSS Code for #E95DE2
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #E95DE2 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #E95DE2 (#E95DE2)
#E95DE2 is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 233 red, 93 green, and 226 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 303 degrees with 76% saturation and 64% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E95DE2 is 150/255 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, 60% magenta, 3% yellow, and 9% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E95DE2 against white is 2.95:1 and against black is 7.13:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 7.13:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #5DE964 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E95DE2. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #AA5DE9 and #E95D9C, 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 #E95DE2
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E95DE2?
- #E95DE2 is Color #E95DE2, a purple color (colour) with RGB(233, 93, 226), HSL(303, 76%, 64%), and CMYK(0%, 60%, 3%, 9%). Its perceived brightness is 150/255.
- Is #E95DE2 accessible for text?
- Against white, #E95DE2 has a contrast ratio of 2.95:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 7.13:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E95DE2?
- The complementary colour is #5DE964 (hue 123). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #AA5DE9 and #E95D9C. The triadic palette adds #E2E95D and #5DE2E9 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E95DE2 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e95de2; or rgb(233, 93, 226); or hsl(303, 76%, 64%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 303 76% 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.