Color #EEA5AF Color / Colour Code #EEA5AF
This page shows the hex color code for color #eea5af (#EEA5AF). The colour is a red tone with 68% saturation and 79% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EEA5AF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EEA5AF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 322, 352, and 22 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 352, 112, and 232 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EEA5AF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 352 and saturation at 68%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 352 to 37 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 352 with its complement at 172 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 #EEA5AF
Lightness variations at hue 352 and 68% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EEA5AF
Design Use Cases for #EEA5AF
Vibrant Brand Color
#EEA5AF has a strong 68% 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
#EEA5AF at 79% 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.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#EEA5AF falls in the red spectrum (hue 352). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #EEA5AF (hue 352) to its complement at hue 172. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 22. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eea5af, #a5eee4);
CSS Code for #EEA5AF
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About Color #EEA5AF (#EEA5AF)
#EEA5AF is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 238 red, 165 green, and 175 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 352 degrees with 68% saturation and 79% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EEA5AF is 188/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 31% magenta, 26% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EEA5AF against white is 1.97:1 and against black is 10.64:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 10.64:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #A5EEE4 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EEA5AF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EEA5D3 and #EEC0A5, 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 #EEA5AF?
- #EEA5AF is Color #EEA5AF, a red color (colour) with RGB(238, 165, 175), HSL(352, 68%, 79%), and CMYK(0%, 31%, 26%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 188/255.
- Is #EEA5AF accessible for text?
- Against white, #EEA5AF has a contrast ratio of 1.97:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 10.64:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EEA5AF?
- The complementary colour is #A5EEE4 (hue 172). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EEA5D3 and #EEC0A5. The triadic palette adds #AFEEA5 and #A5AFEE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EEA5AF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #eea5af; or rgb(238, 165, 175); or hsl(352, 68%, 79%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 352 68% 79%; 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.