Color #EA0069 Color / Colour Code #EA0069
This page shows the hex color code for color #ea0069 (#EA0069). The colour is a pink tone with 100% saturation and 46% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EA0069 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EA0069 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 303, 333, and 3 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 333, 93, and 213 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EA0069
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 333 and saturation at 100%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 333 to 18 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 333 with its complement at 153 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 #EA0069
Lightness variations at hue 333 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EA0069
Design Use Cases for #EA0069
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #EA0069 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Primary Interface Color
At 46% lightness, #EA0069 is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Playfulness & Compassion
#EA0069 is in the pink range (hue 333). 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 #EA0069 (hue 333) to its complement at hue 153. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 3. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea0069, #00eb81);
CSS Code for #EA0069
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #EA0069 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EA0069 (#EA0069)
#EA0069 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 234 red, 0 green, and 105 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 234.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 333 degrees with 100% saturation and 46% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EA0069 is 82/255 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, 100% magenta, 55% yellow, and 8% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EA0069 against white is 4.47:1 and against black is 4.70:1. 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 4.70:1.
The complementary colour #00EB81 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EA0069. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EB00DF and #EB0C00, 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 #EA0069
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EA0069?
- #EA0069 is Color #EA0069, a pink color (colour) with RGB(234, 0, 105), HSL(333, 100%, 46%), and CMYK(0%, 100%, 55%, 8%). Its perceived brightness is 82/255.
- Is #EA0069 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EA0069 has a contrast ratio of 4.47:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.70:1 (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 #EA0069?
- The complementary colour is #00EB81 (hue 153). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EB00DF and #EB0C00. The triadic palette adds #6AEB00 and #006AEB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EA0069 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ea0069; or rgb(234, 0, 105); or hsl(333, 100%, 46%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 333 100% 46%; 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.