Color #EA19DB Color / Colour Code #EA19DB
This page shows the hex color code for color #ea19db (#EA19DB). The colour is a purple tone with 83% saturation and 51% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EA19DB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EA19DB paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 274, 304, and 334 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 304, 64, and 184 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EA19DB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 304 and saturation at 83%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 304 to 349 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 304 with its complement at 124 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 #EA19DB
Lightness variations at hue 304 and 83% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EA19DB
Design Use Cases for #EA19DB
Vibrant Brand Color
#EA19DB has a strong 83% 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 51% lightness, #EA19DB 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
#EA19DB falls in the purple spectrum (hue 304). 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 #EA19DB (hue 304) to its complement at hue 124. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 334. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea19db, #1aea28);
CSS Code for #EA19DB
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Colors visually similar to #EA19DB based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EA19DB (#EA19DB)
#EA19DB is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 234 red, 25 green, and 219 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 9.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 304 degrees with 83% saturation and 51% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EA19DB is 110/255 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, 89% magenta, 6% yellow, and 8% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EA19DB against white is 3.71:1 and against black is 5.66:1. 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 5.66:1.
The complementary colour #1AEA28 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EA19DB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #901AEA and #EA1A74, 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 #EA19DB
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EA19DB?
- #EA19DB is Color #EA19DB, a purple color (colour) with RGB(234, 25, 219), HSL(304, 83%, 51%), and CMYK(0%, 89%, 6%, 8%). Its perceived brightness is 110/255.
- Is #EA19DB accessible for text?
- Against white, #EA19DB has a contrast ratio of 3.71:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.66:1 (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 #EA19DB?
- The complementary colour is #1AEA28 (hue 124). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #901AEA and #EA1A74. The triadic palette adds #DCEA1A and #1ADCEA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EA19DB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ea19db; or rgb(234, 25, 219); or hsl(304, 83%, 51%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 304 83% 51%; 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.