Color #EE4E80 Color / Colour Code #EE4E80
This page shows the hex color code for color #ee4e80 (#EE4E80). The colour is a pink tone with 82% saturation and 62% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EE4E80 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EE4E80 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 #EE4E80
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 #EE4E80
Lightness variations at hue 341 and 82% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EE4E80
Design Use Cases for #EE4E80
Vibrant Brand Color
#EE4E80 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 62% lightness, #EE4E80 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
#EE4E80 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 #EE4E80 (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, #ee4e80, #4feebb);
CSS Code for #EE4E80
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About Color #EE4E80 (#EE4E80)
#EE4E80 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 238 red, 78 green, and 128 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 341 degrees with 82% saturation and 62% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EE4E80 is 132/255 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, 67% magenta, 46% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EE4E80 against white is 3.48:1 and against black is 6.04:1. 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 6.04:1.
The complementary colour #4FEEBB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EE4E80. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EE4FD0 and #EE6C4F, 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 #EE4E80
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EE4E80?
- #EE4E80 is Color #EE4E80, a pink color (colour) with RGB(238, 78, 128), HSL(341, 82%, 62%), and CMYK(0%, 67%, 46%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 132/255.
- Is #EE4E80 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EE4E80 has a contrast ratio of 3.48:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.04:1 (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 #EE4E80?
- The complementary colour is #4FEEBB (hue 161). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EE4FD0 and #EE6C4F. The triadic palette adds #81EE4F and #4F81EE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EE4E80 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ee4e80; or rgb(238, 78, 128); or hsl(341, 82%, 62%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 341 82% 62%; 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.