Color #EB366E Color / Colour Code #EB366E
This page shows the hex color code for color #eb366e (#EB366E). The colour is a pink tone with 82% saturation and 57% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EB366E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EB366E 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 #EB366E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 341 and saturation at 82%. 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 #EB366E
Lightness variations at hue 341 and 82% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EB366E
Design Use Cases for #EB366E
Vibrant Brand Color
#EB366E has a strong 82% 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 57% lightness, #EB366E 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
#EB366E 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 #EB366E (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, #eb366e, #37ebb2);
CSS Code for #EB366E
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About Color #EB366E (#EB366E)
#EB366E is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 235 red, 54 green, and 110 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 341 degrees with 82% saturation and 57% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EB366E is 115/255 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, 77% magenta, 53% yellow, and 8% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EB366E against white is 3.97:1 and against black is 5.29:1. 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 5.29:1.
The complementary colour #37EBB2 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EB366E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EB37CA and #EB5837, 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 #EB366E
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EB366E?
- #EB366E is Color #EB366E, a pink color (colour) with RGB(235, 54, 110), HSL(341, 82%, 57%), and CMYK(0%, 77%, 53%, 8%). Its perceived brightness is 115/255.
- Is #EB366E accessible for text?
- Against white, #EB366E has a contrast ratio of 3.97:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.29:1 (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 #EB366E?
- The complementary colour is #37EBB2 (hue 161). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EB37CA and #EB5837. The triadic palette adds #70EB37 and #3770EB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EB366E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #eb366e; or rgb(235, 54, 110); or hsl(341, 82%, 57%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 341 82% 57%; 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.