Color #EE0776 Color / Colour Code #EE0776
This page shows the hex color code for color #ee0776 (#EE0776). The colour is a pink tone with 94% saturation and 48% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EE0776 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EE0776 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 301, 331, and 1 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 331, 91, and 211 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EE0776
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 331 and saturation at 94%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 331 to 16 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 331 with its complement at 151 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 #EE0776
Lightness variations at hue 331 and 94% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EE0776
Design Use Cases for #EE0776
High-Impact Accent
With 94% saturation, #EE0776 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Primary Interface Color
At 48% lightness, #EE0776 is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Playfulness & Compassion
#EE0776 is in the pink range (hue 331). 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 #EE0776 (hue 331) to its complement at hue 151. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 1. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ee0776, #07ed7e);
CSS Code for #EE0776
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About Color #EE0776 (#EE0776)
#EE0776 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 238 red, 7 green, and 118 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 34.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 331 degrees with 94% saturation and 48% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EE0776 is 89/255 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, 97% magenta, 50% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EE0776 against white is 4.26:1 and against black is 4.93:1. 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 4.93:1.
The complementary colour #07ED7E creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EE0776. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #ED07EA and #ED0B07, 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 #EE0776?
- #EE0776 is Color #EE0776, a pink color (colour) with RGB(238, 7, 118), HSL(331, 94%, 48%), and CMYK(0%, 97%, 50%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 89/255.
- Is #EE0776 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EE0776 has a contrast ratio of 4.26:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.93:1 (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 #EE0776?
- The complementary colour is #07ED7E (hue 151). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #ED07EA and #ED0B07. The triadic palette adds #77ED07 and #0777ED for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EE0776 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ee0776; or rgb(238, 7, 118); or hsl(331, 94%, 48%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 331 94% 48%; 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.