Color #EE95AF Color / Colour Code #EE95AF
This page shows the hex color code for color #ee95af (#EE95AF). The colour is a pink tone with 72% saturation and 76% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EE95AF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EE95AF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 312, 342, and 12 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 342, 102, and 222 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EE95AF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 342 and saturation at 72%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 342 to 27 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 342 with its complement at 162 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 #EE95AF
Lightness variations at hue 342 and 72% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EE95AF
Design Use Cases for #EE95AF
Vibrant Brand Color
#EE95AF has a strong 72% 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
#EE95AF at 76% 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
#EE95AF is in the pink range (hue 342). 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 #EE95AF (hue 342) to its complement at hue 162. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 12. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ee95af, #96eed3);
CSS Code for #EE95AF
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About Color #EE95AF (#EE95AF)
#EE95AF is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 238 red, 149 green, and 175 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 342 degrees with 72% saturation and 76% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EE95AF is 179/255 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, 37% magenta, 26% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EE95AF against white is 2.20:1 and against black is 9.55:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 9.55:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #96EED3 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EE95AF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EE96DC and #EEA796, 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 #EE95AF?
- #EE95AF is Color #EE95AF, a pink color (colour) with RGB(238, 149, 175), HSL(342, 72%, 76%), and CMYK(0%, 37%, 26%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 179/255.
- Is #EE95AF accessible for text?
- Against white, #EE95AF has a contrast ratio of 2.20:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 9.55:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EE95AF?
- The complementary colour is #96EED3 (hue 162). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EE96DC and #EEA796. The triadic palette adds #B0EE96 and #96B0EE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EE95AF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ee95af; or rgb(238, 149, 175); or hsl(342, 72%, 76%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 342 72% 76%; 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.