Color #EA6BB0 Color / Colour Code #EA6BB0
This page shows the hex color code for color #ea6bb0 (#EA6BB0). The colour is a pink tone with 75% saturation and 67% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EA6BB0 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EA6BB0 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 297, 327, and 357 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 327, 87, and 207 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EA6BB0
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 327 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 327 to 12 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 327 with its complement at 147 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 #EA6BB0
Lightness variations at hue 327 and 75% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EA6BB0
Design Use Cases for #EA6BB0
Vibrant Brand Color
#EA6BB0 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 67% lightness, #EA6BB0 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
#EA6BB0 is in the pink range (hue 327). 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 #EA6BB0 (hue 327) to its complement at hue 147. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 357. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea6bb0, #6ceaa5);
CSS Code for #EA6BB0
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #EA6BB0 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EA6BB0 (#EA6BB0)
#EA6BB0 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 234 red, 107 green, and 176 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 327 degrees with 75% saturation and 67% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EA6BB0 is 153/255 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, 54% magenta, 25% yellow, and 8% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EA6BB0 against white is 2.91:1 and against black is 7.23:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 7.23:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #6CEAA5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EA6BB0. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E46CEA and #EA6C72, 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 #EA6BB0
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EA6BB0?
- #EA6BB0 is Color #EA6BB0, a pink color (colour) with RGB(234, 107, 176), HSL(327, 75%, 67%), and CMYK(0%, 54%, 25%, 8%). Its perceived brightness is 153/255.
- Is #EA6BB0 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EA6BB0 has a contrast ratio of 2.91:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 7.23:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EA6BB0?
- The complementary colour is #6CEAA5 (hue 147). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E46CEA and #EA6C72. The triadic palette adds #B1EA6C and #6CB1EA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EA6BB0 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ea6bb0; or rgb(234, 107, 176); or hsl(327, 75%, 67%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 327 75% 67%; 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.