Color #EB70BE Color / Colour Code #EB70BE
This page shows the hex color code for color #eb70be (#EB70BE). The colour is a pink tone with 75% saturation and 68% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EB70BE against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EB70BE paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 292, 322, and 352 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 322, 82, and 202 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EB70BE
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 322 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 322 to 7 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 322 with its complement at 142 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 #EB70BE
Lightness variations at hue 322 and 75% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EB70BE
Design Use Cases for #EB70BE
Vibrant Brand Color
#EB70BE 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 68% lightness, #EB70BE 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
#EB70BE is in the pink range (hue 322). 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 #EB70BE (hue 322) to its complement at hue 142. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 352. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eb70be, #70eb9d);
CSS Code for #EB70BE
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About Color #EB70BE (#EB70BE)
#EB70BE is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 235 red, 112 green, and 190 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 322 degrees with 75% saturation and 68% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EB70BE is 158/255 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, 52% magenta, 19% yellow, and 8% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EB70BE against white is 2.77:1 and against black is 7.59:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 7.59:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #70EB9D creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EB70BE. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DA70EB and #EB7081, 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 #EB70BE
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EB70BE?
- #EB70BE is Color #EB70BE, a pink color (colour) with RGB(235, 112, 190), HSL(322, 75%, 68%), and CMYK(0%, 52%, 19%, 8%). Its perceived brightness is 158/255.
- Is #EB70BE accessible for text?
- Against white, #EB70BE has a contrast ratio of 2.77:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 7.59:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EB70BE?
- The complementary colour is #70EB9D (hue 142). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DA70EB and #EB7081. The triadic palette adds #BEEB70 and #70BEEB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EB70BE in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #eb70be; or rgb(235, 112, 190); or hsl(322, 75%, 68%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 322 75% 68%; 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.