Color #EB7ACC Color / Colour Code #EB7ACC
This page shows the hex color code for color #eb7acc (#EB7ACC). The colour is a pink tone with 74% saturation and 70% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EB7ACC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EB7ACC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 286, 316, and 346 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 316, 76, and 196 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EB7ACC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 316 and saturation at 74%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 316 to 1 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 316 with its complement at 136 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 #EB7ACC
Lightness variations at hue 316 and 74% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EB7ACC
Design Use Cases for #EB7ACC
Vibrant Brand Color
#EB7ACC has a strong 74% 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.
Light Background Tint
#EB7ACC at 70% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Playfulness & Compassion
#EB7ACC is in the pink range (hue 316). 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 #EB7ACC (hue 316) to its complement at hue 136. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 346. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eb7acc, #7aeb98);
CSS Code for #EB7ACC
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About Color #EB7ACC (#EB7ACC)
#EB7ACC is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 235 red, 122 green, and 204 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 316 degrees with 74% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EB7ACC is 165/255 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, 48% magenta, 13% yellow, and 8% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EB7ACC against white is 2.56:1 and against black is 8.19:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 8.19:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #7AEB98 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EB7ACC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D17AEB and #EB7A94, 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 #EB7ACC?
- #EB7ACC is Color #EB7ACC, a pink color (colour) with RGB(235, 122, 204), HSL(316, 74%, 70%), and CMYK(0%, 48%, 13%, 8%). Its perceived brightness is 165/255.
- Is #EB7ACC accessible for text?
- Against white, #EB7ACC has a contrast ratio of 2.56:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 8.19:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EB7ACC?
- The complementary colour is #7AEB98 (hue 136). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D17AEB and #EB7A94. The triadic palette adds #CDEB7A and #7ACDEB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EB7ACC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #eb7acc; or rgb(235, 122, 204); or hsl(316, 74%, 70%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 316 74% 70%; 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.