Color #EB2464 Color / Colour Code #EB2464
This page shows the hex color code for color #eb2464 (#EB2464). The colour is a pink tone with 83% saturation and 53% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EB2464 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EB2464 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 311, 341, and 11 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 341, 101, and 221 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EB2464
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 341 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 341 to 26 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 341 with its complement at 161 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 #EB2464
Lightness variations at hue 341 and 83% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EB2464
Design Use Cases for #EB2464
Vibrant Brand Color
#EB2464 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 53% lightness, #EB2464 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
#EB2464 is in the pink range (hue 341). 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 #EB2464 (hue 341) to its complement at hue 161. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 11. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eb2464, #24ebac);
CSS Code for #EB2464
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About Color #EB2464 (#EB2464)
#EB2464 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 235 red, 36 green, and 100 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 6.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 341 degrees with 83% saturation and 53% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EB2464 is 103/255 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, 85% magenta, 57% yellow, and 8% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EB2464 against white is 4.23:1 and against black is 4.97:1. 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 4.97:1.
The complementary colour #24EBAC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EB2464. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EB24C6 and #EB4824, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EB2464?
- #EB2464 is Color #EB2464, a pink color (colour) with RGB(235, 36, 100), HSL(341, 83%, 53%), and CMYK(0%, 85%, 57%, 8%). Its perceived brightness is 103/255.
- Is #EB2464 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EB2464 has a contrast ratio of 4.23:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.97:1 (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 #EB2464?
- The complementary colour is #24EBAC (hue 161). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EB24C6 and #EB4824. The triadic palette adds #63EB24 and #2463EB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EB2464 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #eb2464; or rgb(235, 36, 100); or hsl(341, 83%, 53%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 341 83% 53%; 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.